Compositions comprising multiple bioactive agents, and methods of using the same

ABSTRACT

In part, the present invention is directed to compositions comprising a FabI inhibitor and at least one other bioactive agent. In another part, the present invention is directed to antibacterial compositions comprising a compound of formulas I-III and at least one other antibacterial agent.

RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION

This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT/IB2004/001261, filedMar. 17, 2004, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Nos. 60/455,189, filed Mar. 17, 2003, 60/476,970, filed Jun.9, 2003, and 60/488,379, filed Jul. 18, 2003. Each of these applicationsis incorporated herein in their entirety.

INTRODUCTION

Infections caused by or related to bacteria are a major cause of humanillness worldwide, and the frequency of resistance to standardantibiotics has risen dramatically over the last decade. In particular,the extensive use of methicillin, a penicillin derivative, has led tothe development of methicillin-resistant bacterial strains. Suchmethicillin-resistant microbes, including methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphlyococcusepidermidis (MRSE), pose serious threats to hospitalized patients,newborns, and the elderly. Organisms resistant to methicillin arefrequently resistant to multiple drug classes including cephalosporins,fluoroquinolones or glycopeptides, thus removing antibacterial agents ofthese classes as therapeutic options. For example, in hospital settings,MRSA is resistant to almost all antibiotics. Of the approximately 150marketed antibiotics used today, only five are approved by the FDA foruse aginst MRSA infections. Hence, there exists an urgent, unmet medicalneed and demand for new agents acting against bacterial targets.

Examples of potential bacterial targets are those enzymes involved infatty acid biosynthesis. While the overall pathway of saturated fattyacid biosynthesis is similar in all organisms, the fatty acid synthase(FAS) systems vary considerably with respect to their structuralorganization. It is believed that vertebrates and yeast possess a FAS inwhich all the enzymatic activities are encoded on one or two polypeptidechains, respectively, and in both cases the acyl carrier protein (ACP)participates as part of the complex. In bacterial, however, it is knownthat each of the FAS reactions is catalyzed by a distinct,mono-functional enzyme with the ACP remaining as a discrete protein.Therefore, it may be possible to achieve selective inhibition of thebacterial system by appropriate agents that, for example, target one ormore of the FAS catalyzed systems.

One such potential bacterial target is the FabI protein. FabI(previously designated EnvM) is believed to function as an enoyl-ACPreductase in the final step of the four reactions involved in each cycleof bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis. It is believed that in thispathway, the first step is catalyzed by β-ketoacyl-ACP synthase, whichcondenses malonyl-ACP with acetyl-CoA (FabH, synthase III). It isbelieved that in subsequent rounds, malonyl-ACP is condensed with thegrowing-chain acyl-ACP (FabB and FabF, synthases I and II,respectively). The second step in the elongation cycle is thought to beketoester reduction by NADPH-dependent β-ketoacyl-ACP reductase (FabG).Subsequent dehydration by β-hydroxyacyl-ACP dehydrase (either FabA orFabZ) leads to trans-2-enoyl-ACP. Finaly, in step four,trans-2-enoyl-ACP is converted to acyl-ACP by an NADH (orNADPH)-dependent enoyl-ACP reductase (Fab I). Further rounds of thiscycle, adding two carbon atoms per cycle, would eventually lead topalmitoyl-ACP (16C), where upon the cycle is stopped largely due tofeedback inhibition of Fab I by palmitoyl-ACP. Thus, Fab I is believedto be a major biosynthetic enzyme and is a key regulatory point in theoverall synthetic pathway of bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis.

In some bacteria it is believed that the final step of fatty acidbiosynthes is catalyzed by Fab I only, in others by FabK, an NADH andFMN dependent reductase, still others utilize both FabI and FabK.

The present invention provides, in part, compositions with FabIinhibiting properties.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In part, the present invention is directed towards compositionscomprising a FabI inhibitor and at least one other bioactive agent, suchas for example, an anti-infective agent.

For example, a composition is provided that comprises an antibacterialagent and an anti-infective agent wherein said antibacterial agentsubstantially inhibits Fab I. Compositions contemplated herein includethose where a fractional inhibitory concentration for the combination ofthe antibacterial agent and the anti-infective agent is less than orequal to 4, or less than or equal to 2, as calculated against antibioticresistant strains of bacteria, for example Staphylococcus. Anyantibacterial agent of a composition disclose herein may inhibit FabIwith a MIC of less than about 64 μg/ml. Such compositions may includethose where the ratio of antibacterial agent to anti-infective agent isabout 0.01:100 to about 100:0.01.

In some embodiments, the compositions of the invention further comprisea pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient.

In one embodiment, the present invention relates to anti-infectivecompositions comprising a compound of formulas I-III, disclosed herein,and at least one other anti-infective agent.

In some embodiments, fractional amounts of the MIC of each compound arecombined such that the total amount is less than about one times the MICof either compound, and the anti-infective composition of the presentinvention still inhibit, for example, bacterial growth. As anon-limiting example, the anti-infective compositions of the presentinvention may comprise a compound of formula I at half its MIC andanother anti-infective compound at a quarter of its MIC, with thecombined composition inhibiting bacterial growth. Other examples usingother fractional amounts can be envisioned by of ordinary skill in theart.

In one embodiment, the dosage amount of the at least one other bioactiveagent in the compositions of the present invention is about half thedosage amount when the FabI inhibitor is absent. In another embodiment,the amount of the at least one other bioactive agent is less than abouthalf of the amount in the dosage when the FabI inhibitor is absent. Inanother embodiment, the amount of the at least one other bioactive agentis less than about a quarter of the amount in the dosage when the FabIinhibitor is absent. In another embodiment, the amount of the at leastone other bioactive agent is less than about a tenth of the amount inthe dosage when the FabI inhibitor is absent.

In part, the present invention is directed towards compositions thatwill affect multiple species, so-called “wide spectrum” anti-bacterials.Alternatively, subject compositions that are selective for one or morebacterial or other non-mammalian species, and not for one or moremammalian species (especially human), may be identified.

In one embodiment, the dosage amount of the FabI inhibitor in thecompositions of the present invention is about half the dosage amountwhen the at least one other bioactive agent is absent. In anotherembodiment, the amount of the FabI inhibitor is less than about half ofthe amount in the dosage when the at least one other bioactive agent isabsent. In another embodiment, the amount of the FabI inhibitor is lessthan about a quarter of the amount in the dosage when the at least oneother bioactive agent is absent. In another embodiment, the amount ofthe FabI inhibitor is less than about a tenth of the amount in thedosage when the at least one other bioactive agent is absent.

The subject compositions may be administered by one of a variety ofmeans known to those of skill in the art.

In one embodiment, the anti-infective compositions of the presentinvention have a MIC of less than 256 μg/mL against, for example, one ormore drug-resistant bacteria. In other embodiments, the anti-infectivecompositions of the present invention may have a MIC value of less than128 μg/mL, or even less than 64 μg/mL.

Non-limiting examples of bacteria that the antibacterial compositions ofthe present invention may be used to either destroy or inhibit thegrowth of include a member of the genus Streptococcus, Staphylococcus,Bordetella, Corynebacterium, Mycobacterium, Neisseria, Haemophilus,Actinomycetes, Streptomycetes, Nocardia, Enterobacter, Yersinia,Fancisella, Pasturella, Moraxella, Acinetobacter, Erysipelothrix,Branhamella, Actinobacillus, Streptobacillus, Listeria,Calymmatobacterium, Brucella, Bacillus, Clostridium, Treponema,Escherichia, Salmonella, Kleibsiella, Vibrio, Proteus, Erwinia,Borrelia, Leptospira, Spirillum, Campylobacter, Shigella, Legionella,Pseudomonas, Aeromonas, Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Borrelia and Mycoplasma,and further including, but not limited to, a member of the species orgroup, Group A Streptococcus, Group B Streptococcus, Group CStreptococcus, Group D Streptococcus, Group G Streptococcus,Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcusagalactiae, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus faecium, Streptococcusdurans, Neisseria gonorrheae, Neisseria meningitidis, Staphylococcusaureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Corynebacterium diptheriae,Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis,Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium leprae, Actinomyctes israelii,Listeria monocytogenes, Bordetella pertusis, Bordatella parapertusis,Bordetella bronchiseptica, Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae,Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus aegyptius, Haemophilusparainfluenzae, Haemophilus ducreyi, Bordetella, Salmonella typhi,Citrobacter freundii, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Yersiniapestis, Kleibsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcessens, Serratialiquefaciens, Vibrio cholera, Shigella dysenterii, Shigella flexneri,Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Franscisella tularensis, Brucella abortis,Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens,Clostridium tetani, Clostridium botulinum, Treponema pallidum,Rickettsia rickettsii, Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli,Propionibacterium acnes, or Chlamydia trachomitis.

Non-limiting examples of illnesses caused by a bacterial infectioninclude otitis media, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis,sinusitis, pleural empyema and endocarditis, and meningitis, such as forexample infection of cerebrospinal fluid.

In another aspect, the subject compositions may be used to treatbacterial infections.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides antibacterialcompositions of the present invention, and methods of using the same,for the reduction and abatement of at least one of the bacteria causeddisorders or conditions based on a therapeutic regimen. In certainaspects, the present invention contemplates monitoring such disorders orconditions as part of any therapeutic regimen, which may be administeredover the short-term and/or long-term. These aspects of the invention maybe particularly helpful in preventive care regimes. In certainembodiments, the present invention is directed to a method forformulating compositions of the present invention in a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.

In another embodiment of the invention it will be desirable to includemonitoring or diagnostic regimes or kits with subject antibacterialcompositions or methods based on FabI inhibitors and at least one otherbioactive agent described herein, and instructions for use of thesecompositions or methods. In yet another embodiment, a method ofdisinfecting an inanimate surface is provided comprising applying to theinanimate surface a composition of the invention.

As explained herein in greater detail, the invention will readily enablethe design and implementation of trials in warm-blooded animals,including humans and mammals, necessary for easily determining ortailoring the form and dose for any composition of the presentinvention.

These embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments, and theirfeatures and characteristics, will be apparent from the description,drawings and claims that follow.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts the bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis cycle via a Type IIor dissociated fatty acid synthase system.

FIG. 2 depicts a simplified view of ene-amide core flanked by LHS(left-hand side) and RHS (right-hand side) moieties.

FIGS. 3 a-f depict the structures of some of the compounds of thepresent invention from the representative list.

FIG. 4 depicts a 96-well plate layout for assays of antimicrobialcombinations.

FIG. 5 depicts the compounds of the antibacterial compositions of thepresent invention used in the combination efficacy experiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Introduction

The present invention is directed in part towards novel compositionsthat inhibit bacterial and/or infective enzymes and/or enzymes withininfectious agents, and methods of making and using the same. In certainaspects, inhibitors and other compounds of the invention may be found bya structure-guided medicinal chemistry effort.

Bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis is believed to proceed via a Type IIor dissociated fatty acid synthase system, in contrast to the mammalianType I system. The overall process is believed to proceed in twostages—initiation and cyclical elongation. Enoyl-ACP reductase is partof the elongation cycle, in which malonyl-ACP is condensed with agrowing acyl chain by β-ketoacyl-ACP synthase (FabB, FabF, FabH). Theβ-ketoester is reduced by β-ketoacyl-ACP reductase, which is thendehydrated to the trans-unsaturated acyl-ACP. The trans-unsaturatedacyl-ACP is then reduced by enoyl-ACP reductase. (See FIG. 1).

The enoyl-ACP reductase step is believed to be accomplished by FabI inE. coli and other gram negative organisms and Staphylococci. In certaingram-positive organisms, FabI paralogs exist. In Streptococcuspneumoniae, the enzymatic step is believed to be accomplished by theFabK protein. In B. subtilis and E. faecalis, genes encoding both FabIand FabK exist. In Mycobacterium tuberculosis a FabI paralog termed InhAexists. Enoyl-ACP reductase is believed to be the enzymatic target ofthe antimicrobial product triclosan.

In certain embodiments, the design of new analogs having FabI inhibitingproperties is based on viewing the analogs as consisting of a centralacrylamide flanked by two relatively hydrophobic groups, convenientlydenoted as left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS). Schematicallythis is depicted in FIG. 2, where a dumbbell like structure provides oneway of viewing certain of the subject compositions (the central bonddisconnections that is envisioned in a retrosynthetic sense are shownwith dashed lines).

The invention is also directed to compositions for treating andpreventing infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic orprotozal infections. In certain aspects, the inhibitors and compounds ofthe invention may be used to treat bacterial infections, includinginfections caused by methicillin-resistant bacterial strains.

In certain embodiments, the FabI inhibitors and compounds describedherein may be used alone or in combination with antibiotics, such ascephalosporins, quinolones, penicillins, macrolides and others, to treatall strains of Staphylococci, including methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusepidermis (MRSE) strains.

Infectious diseases are an important cause of patient morbidity andmortality. Bacterial pathogens, in particular, give rise to a variety ofacute and chronic conditions including skin and skin structureinfections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections and urinarytract infections, and a significant incidence of life-threateningillnesses such as pneumonia and blood stream infections. Depending onthe severity of illnesses, diagnosis and treatment may occur in eitherthe community (outpatient) setting or hospital (inpatient) setting.

In the community setting, Staphylococcus aureus is an importantcausative pathogen for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infectionsand for mild to moderately severe upper and lower respiratory tractinfections. Oral treatment of these conditions has traditionally beenmanaged by penicillins and macrolides, and more recently by more potentagents such as broad spectrum cephalosporins, ketolides, andfluoroquinolones. However, increasing bacterial resistance, most acuteamong staphylococci, has rendered many therapeutic options ineffectiveagainst infection caused by resistant staphylococci. The most commonlyencountered staphylococcal phenotype, classified as MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a pathogen frequentlyresistant to 3 or more different classes of antimicrobials.

In the hospital environment, drug resistant staphylococci exhibit ahigher prevalence than in the community and are implicated in a range ofserious to life-threatening illnesses including complicated skin andskin structure infections, blood stream infections, upper and lowerrespiratory tract infections and disease requiring longer term therapy,e.g., endocarditis and osteomyelitis. Broad spectrum intravenous agentsincluding cephalosporins, carbapenems, glyco- and lipopeptides,fluoroquinolones, and oxazolidinones are often utilized as therapy forhospitalized patients. Fluoroquinolones and oxazolidinones are alsoavailable as oral formulations.

The FabI inhibitors and compounds described herein may be used to treatsusceptible and resistant strains of staphylococci including MRSA. Useof either an oral or an intravenous formulation of the FabI inhibitorsand compounds described herein in a fixed does combination with agentsused to treat infections both in the community and the hospital settingwould afford the following advantages: fulfill a growing medical needfor novel therapies in the treatment of staphylococcal infections;address medical and market need for an oral agent in the treatment ofcommunity based staphylococcal infections; provide and augment coverageof susceptible and resistant strains of staphylococci to currently usedantimicrobials prolonging their clinical utility; provide a novelbacterial target and mechanism of action; provide no antagonism ofpartner antibiotic spectrum of activity; provide the decreasedlikelihood of resistance development; provide the decreased requirementfor additional courses of antibiotics due to initial therapeuticfailures; and lower overall incidence of adverse events due to multiplecourses of broad spectrum antibiotics.

Definitions

For convenience, before further description of the present invention,certain terms employed in the specification, examples and appendedclaims are collected here. These definitions should be read in light ofthe remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skillin the art. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific termsused herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ofordinary skill in the art.

The articles “a” and “an” are used herein to refer to one or to morethan one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of thearticle. By way of example, “an element” means one element or more thanone element.

The terms “comprise” and “comprising” are used in the inclusive, opensense, meaning that additional elements may be included.

The term “including” is used to mean “including but not limited to”.“Including” and “including but not limited to” are used interchangeably.

The term “FabI” is art-recognized and refers to bacterial enzymesbelieved to function as an enoyl-acyl carrier protein (ACP) reductase inthe final step of the four reactions involved in each cycle of bacterialfatty acid biosynthesis. The enzyme is believed to be widely distributedin bacteria and plants.

The term “enzyme inhibitor” refers to any compound that prevents anenzyme from effectively carrying out its biochemical role(s). Thereforea “FabI inhibitor” is any compound that inhibits FabI from carrying outits biochemical role(s). The amount of inhibition of the enzyme by anysuch compound will vary and is described herein and elsewhere.

The term “antibiotic agent” shall mean any drug that is useful intreating, preventing, or otherwise reducing the severity of anybacterial disorder, or any complications thereof, including any of theconditions, disease, or complications arising therefrom and/or describedherein. Antibiotic agents include, for example, cephalosporins,quinolones and fluoroquinolones, penicillins, penicillins and betalactamase inhibitors, carbepenems, monobactams, macrolides andlincosamines, glycopeptides, rifampin, oxazolidonones, tetracyclines,aminoglycosides, streptogramins, sulfonamides, and the like. Othergeneral categories of bioactive agents which may be part of a subjectcomposition include those agents known to those of skill in the art asantibiotics and that qualify as (with defined terms being in quotationmarks): “drug articles” recognized in the official United StatesPharmacopoeia or official National Formulary (or any supplementthereto); “new drug” and “new animal drug” approved by the FDA of theU.S. as those terms are used in Title 21 of the United States Code; anydrug that requires approval of a government entity, in the U.S. orabroad (“approved drug”); any drug that it is necessary to obtainregulatory approval so as to comply with 21 U.S.C. §355(a) (“regulatoryapproved drug”); any agent that is or was subject to a human drugapplication under 21 U.S.C. §379(g) (“human drug”). (All references tostatutory code for this definition refer to such code as of the originalfiling date of this provisional application.) Other bioactive agents aredisclosed herein, and are known to those of skill in the art. In certainembodiments, the term “bioactive agent,” “antibiotic agent,” or“anti-infective agent” does not include an agent that is a FabIinhibitor, so that the combinations of the present invention in certaininstances will include one agent that is a FabI inhibitor and anotheragent that is not.

The term “synergistic” is art recognized and refers to two or morecomponents working together so that the total effect is greater than thesum of the components. One measure of synergism for antibacterialcompounds and other enzyme inhibiting compounds is described under thesection Method for Checkerboard Combination Studies.

The term “illness” as used herein refers to any illness caused by orrelated to infection by an organism.

The term “bacterial illness” as used herein refers to any illness causedby or related to infection by bacteria.

The term “polynucleotide(s)” is art recognized and refers to anypolyribonucleotide or polydeoxyribonucleotide that may be unmodified RNAor DNA or modified RNA or DNA. “Polynucleotide(s)” include, withoutlimitation, single- and double-stranded DNA, DNA that is a mixture ofsingle- and double-stranded regions or single-, double- andtriple-stranded regions, single- and double-stranded RNA, and RNA thatis mixture of single- and double-stranded regions, hybrid moleculescomprising DNA and RNA that may be single-stranded or, more typically,double-stranded, or triple-stranded regions, or a mixture of single- anddouble-stranded regions. In addition, “polynucleotide” as used hereinrefers to triple-stranded regions comprising RNA or DNA or both RNA andDNA. The strands in such regions may be from the same molecule or fromdifferent molecules. The regions may include all of one or more of themolecules, but more typically involve only a region of some of themolecules. One of the molecules of a triple-helical region often is anoligonucleotide. As used herein, the term “polynucleotide(s)” alsoincludes DNAs or RNAs as described above that comprise one or moremodified bases. Thus, DNAs or RNAs with backbones modified for stabilityor for other reasons are “polynucleotide(s)” as that term is intendedherein. Moreover, DNAs or RNAs comprising unusual bases, such asinosine, or modified bases, such as tritylated bases, to name just twoexamples, are polynucleotides as the term is used herein. It will beappreciated that a great variety of modifications have been made to DNAand RNA that serve many useful purposes known to those of skill in theart. The term “polynucleotide(s)” as it is employed herein embraces suchchemically, enzymatically or metabolically modified forms ofpolynucleotides, as well as the chemical forms of DNA and RNAcharacteristic of viruses and cells, including, for example, simple andcomplex cells. “Polynucleotide(s)” also embraces short polynucleotidesoften referred to as oligonucleotide(s).

The term “polypeptide(s)” is art recognized and refers to any peptide orprotein comprising two or more amino acids joined to each other bypeptide bonds or modified peptide bonds. “Polypeptide(s)” refers to bothshort chains, commonly referred to as peptides, oligopeptides andoligomers and to longer chains generally referred to as proteins.Polypeptides may comprise amino acids other than the 20 gene encodedamino acids. “Polypeptide(s)” include those modified either by naturalprocesses, such as processing and other post-translationalmodifications, but also by chemical modification techniques. Suchmodifications are well described in basic texts and in more detailedmonographs, as well as in a voluminous research literature, and they arewell known to those of skill in the art. It will be appreciated that thesame type of modification may be present in the same or varying degreeat several sites in a given polypeptide. Also, a given polypeptide maycomprise many types of modifications. Modifications can occur anywherein a polypeptide, including the peptide backbone, the amino acidside-chains, and the amino or carboxyl termini. Modifications include,for example, acetylation, acylation, ADP-ribosylation, amidation,covalent attachment of flavin, covalent attachment of a heme moiety,covalent attachment of a nucleotide or nucleotide derivative, covalentattachment of a lipid or lipid derivative, covalent attachment ofphosphotidylinositol, cross-linking, cyclization, disulfide bondformation, demethylation, formation of covalent cross-links, formationof cysteine, formation of pyroglutamate, formylation,gamma-carboxylation, GPI anchor formation, hydroxylation, iodination,methylation, myristoylation, oxidation, proteolytic processing,phosphorylation, prenylation, racemization, glycosylation, lipidattachment, sulfation, gamma-carboxylation of glutamic acid residues,hydroxylation and ADP-ribosylation, selenoylation, sulfation,transfer-RNA mediated addition of amino acids to proteins, such asarginylation, and ubiquitination. See, for instance, PROTEINS—STRUCTUREAND MOLECULAR PROPERTIES, 2nd Ed., T. E. Creighton, W.H. Freeman andCompany, New York (1993) and Wold, F., Posttranslational ProteinModifications: Perspectives and Prospects, pgs. 1-12 inPOSTTRANSLATIONAL COVALENT MODIFICATION OF PROTEINS, B. C. Johnson, Ed.,Academic Press, New York (1983); Seifter et al., Meth. Enzymol.182:626-646 (1990) and Rattan et al., Protein Synthesis:Posttranslational Modifications and Aging, Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 663:48-62 (1992). Polypeptides may be branched or cyclic, with or withoutbranching. Cyclic, branched and branched circular polypeptides mayresult from post-translational natural processes and may be made byentirely synthetic methods, as well.

The term “cis” is art-recognized and refers to the arrangement of twoatoms or groups around a double bond such that the atoms or groups areon the same side of the double bond. Cis configurations are oftenlabeled as (Z) configurations.

The term “trans” is art-recognized and refers to the arrangement of twoatoms or groups around a double bond such that the atoms or groups areon the opposite sides of a double bond. Trans configurations are oftenlabeled as (E) configurations.

The term “covalent bond” is art-recognized and refers to a bond betweentwo atoms where electrons are attracted electrostatically to both nucleiof the two atoms, and the net effect of increased electron densitybetween the nuclei counterbalances the internuclear repulsion. The termcovalent bond includes coordinate bonds when the bond is with a metalion.

The term “therapeutic agent” is art-recognized and refers to anychemical moiety that is a biologically, physiologically, orpharmacologically active substance that acts locally or systemically ina subject. Examples of therapeutic agents, also referred to as “drugs”,are described in well-known literature references such as the MerckIndex, the Physicians Desk Reference, and The Pharmacological Basis ofTherapeutics, and they include, without limitation, medicaments;vitamins; mineral supplements; substances used for the treatment,prevention, diagnosis, cure or mitigation of a disease or illness;substances which affect the structure or function of the body; orpro-drugs, which become biologically active or more active after theyhave been placed in a physiological environment. Bioactive agents, suchas for example, anti-infective agents, and Fab I inhibitors are examplesof therapeutic agents.

The term “therapeutic effect” is art-recognized and refers to a local orsystemic effect in animals, particularly mammals, and more particularlyhumans caused by a pharmacologically active substance. The term thusmeans any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation,treatment or prevention of disease or in the enhancement of desirablephysical or mental development and/or conditions in an animal or human.The phrase “therapeutically-effective amount” means that amount of sucha substance that produces some desired local or systemic effect at areasonable benefit/risk ratio applicable to any treatment. Thetherapeutically effective amount of such substance will vary dependingupon the subject and disease condition being treated, the weight and ageof the subject, the severity of the disease condition, the manner ofadministration and the like, which can readily be determined by one ofordinary skill in the art. For example, certain compositions of thepresent invention may be administered in a sufficient amount to producea at a reasonable benefit/risk ratio applicable to such treatment.

The terms “combinatorial library” or “library” are art-recognized andrefer to a plurality of compounds, which may be termed “members,”synthesized or otherwise prepared from one or more starting materials byemploying either the same or different reactants or reaction conditionsat each reaction in the library. There are a number of other terms ofrelevance to combinatorial libraries (as well as other technologies).The term “identifier tag” is art-recognized and refers to a means forrecording a step in a series of reactions used in the synthesis of achemical library. The term “immobilized” is art-recognized and, whenused with respect to a species, refers to a condition in which thespecies is attached to a surface with an attractive force stronger thanattractive forces that are present in the intended environment of use ofthe surface, and that act on the species. The term “solid support” isart-recognized and refers to a material which is an insoluble matrix,and may (optionally) have a rigid or semi-rigid surface. The term“linker” is art-recognized and refers to a molecule or group ofmolecules connecting a support, including a solid support or polymericsupport, and a combinatorial library member. The term “polymericsupport” is art-recognized and refers to a soluble or insoluble polymerto which a chemical moiety can be covalently bonded by reaction with afunctional group of the polymeric support. The term “functional group ofa polymeric support” is art-recognized and refers to a chemical moietyof a polymeric support that can react with an chemical moiety to form apolymer-supported amino ester.

The term “synthetic” is art-recognized and refers to production by invitro chemical or enzymatic synthesis.

The term “meso compound” is art-recognized and refers to a chemicalcompound which has at least two chiral centers but is achiral due to aplane or point of symmetry.

The term “chiral” is art-recognized and refers to molecules which havethe property of non-superimposability of the mirror image partner, whilethe term “achiral” refers to molecules which are superimposable on theirmirror image partner. A “prochiral molecule” is a molecule which has thepotential to be converted to a chiral molecule in a particular process.

The term “stereoisomers” is art-recognized and refers to compounds whichhave identical chemical constitution, but differ with regard to thearrangement of the atoms or groups in space. In particular,“enantiomers” refer to two stereoisomers of a compound which arenon-superimposable mirror images of one another. “Diastereomers”, on theother hand, refers to stereoisomers with two or more centers ofdissymmetry and whose molecules are not mirror images of one another.

Furthermore, a “stereoselective process” is one which produces aparticular stereoisomer of a reaction product in preference to otherpossible stereoisomers of that product. An “enantioselective process” isone which favors production of one of the two possible enantiomers of areaction product.

The term “regioisomers” is art-recognized and refers to compounds whichhave the same molecular formula but differ in the connectivity of theatoms. Accordingly, a “regioselective process” is one which favors theproduction of a particular regioisomer over others, e.g., the reactionproduces a statistically significant increase in the yield of a certainregioisomer.

The term “epimers” is art-recognized and refers to molecules withidentical chemical constitution and containing more than onestereocenter, but which differ in configuration at only one of thesestereocenters.

The term “ED₅₀” is art-recognized. In certain embodiments, ED₅₀ meansthe dose of a drug which produces 50% of its maximum response or effect,or alternatively, the dose which produces a pre-determined response in50% of test subjects or preparations. The term “LD₅₀” is art-recognized.In certain embodiments, LD₅₀ means the dose of a drug which is lethal in50% of test subjects. The term “therapeutic index” is an art-recognizedterm which refers to the therapeutic index of a drug, defined asLD₅₀/ED₅₀.

The term “structure-activity relationship” or “(SAR)” is art-recognizedand refers to the way in which altering the molecular structure of adrug or other compound alters its interaction with a receptor, enzyme,nucleic acid or other target and the like.

The term “agonist” is art-recognized and refers to a compound thatmimics the action of natural transmitter or, when the naturaltransmitter is not known, causes changes at the receptor complex in theabsence of other receptor ligands.

The term “antagonist” is art-recognized and refers to a compound thatbinds to a receptor site, but does not cause any physiological changesunless another receptor ligand is present.

The term “competitive antagonist” is art-recognized and refers to acompound or that binds to a receptor site; its effects may be overcomeby increased concentration of the agonist.

The term “partial agonist” is art-recognized and refers to a compound orthat binds to a receptor site but does not produce the maximal effectregardless of its concentration.

The term “aliphatic” is art-recognized and refers to a linear, branched,cyclic alkane, alkene, or alkyne. In certain embodiments, aliphaticgroups in the present invention are linear or branched and have from 1to about 20 carbon atoms.

The term “alkyl” is art-recognized, and includes saturated aliphaticgroups, including straight-chain alkyl groups, branched-chain alkylgroups, cycloalkyl (alicyclic) groups, alkyl substituted cycloalkylgroups, and cycloalkyl substituted alkyl groups. In certain embodiments,a straight chain or branched chain alkyl has about 30 or fewer carbonatoms in its backbone (e.g., C₁-C₃₀ for straight chain, C₃-C₃₀ forbranched chain), and alternatively, about 20 or fewer. Likewise,cycloalkyls have from about 3 to about 10 carbon atoms in their ringstructure, and alternatively about 5, 6 or 7 carbons in the ringstructure. The term “alkyl” is also defined to include halosubstitutedalkyls.

Moreover, the term “alkyl” (or “lower alkyl”) includes “substitutedalkyls”, which refers to alkyl moieties having substituents replacing ahydrogen on one or more carbons of the hydrocarbon backbone. Suchsubstituents may include, for example, a hydroxyl, a carbonyl (such as acarboxyl, an alkoxycarbonyl, a formyl, or an acyl), a thiocarbonyl (suchas a thioester, a thioacetate, or a thioformate), an alkoxyl, aphosphoryl, a phosphonate, a phosphinate, an amino, an amido, anamidine, an imine, a cyano, a nitro, an azido, a sulfhydryl, analkylthio, a sulfate, a sulfonate, a sulfamoyl, a sulfonamido, asulfonyl, a heterocyclyl, an aralkyl, or an aromatic or heteroaromaticmoiety. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that themoieties substituted on the hydrocarbon chain may themselves besubstituted, if appropriate. For instance, the substituents of asubstituted alkyl may include substituted and unsubstituted forms ofamino, azido, imino, amido, phosphoryl (including phosphonate andphosphinate), sulfonyl (including sulfate, sulfonamido, sulfamoyl andsulfonate), and silyl groups, as well as ethers, alkylthios, carbonyls(including ketones, aldehydes, carboxylates, and esters), —CN and thelike. Exemplary substituted alkyls are described below. Cycloalkyls maybe further substituted with alkyls, alkenyls, alkoxys, alkylthios,aminoalkyls, carbonyl-substituted alkyls, —CN, and the like.

The term “aralkyl” is art-recognized and refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with an aryl group (e.g., an aromatic or heteroaromaticgroup).

The terms “alkenyl” and “alkynyl” are art-recognized and refer tounsaturated aliphatic groups analogous in length and possiblesubstitution to the alkyls described above, but that contain at leastone double or triple bond respectively.

Unless the number of carbons is otherwise specified, “lower alkyl”refers to an alkyl group, as defined above, but having from one to aboutten carbons, alternatively from one to about six carbon atoms in itsbackbone structure. Likewise, “lower alkenyl” and “lower alkynyl” havesimilar chain lengths.

The term “heteroatom” is art-recognized and refers to an atom of anyelement other than carbon or hydrogen. Illustrative heteroatoms includeboron, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur and selenium.

The term “aryl” is art-recognized and refers to 5-, 6- and 7-memberedsingle-ring aromatic groups that may include from zero to fourheteroatoms, for example, benzene, pyrrole, furan, thiophene, imidazole,oxazole, thiazole, triazole, pyrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyridazineand pyrimidine, and the like. Those aryl groups having heteroatoms inthe ring structure may also be referred to as “aryl heterocycles” or“heteroaromatics.” The aromatic ring may be substituted at one or morering positions with such substituents as described above, for example,halogen, azide, alkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyl,alkoxyl, amino, nitro, sulfhydryl, imino, amido, phosphonate,phosphinate, carbonyl, carboxyl, silyl, ether, alkylthio, sulfonyl,sulfonamido, ketone, aldehyde, ester, heterocyclyl, aromatic orheteroaromatic moieties, —CF₃, —CN, or the like. The term “aryl” alsoincludes polycyclic ring systems having two or more cyclic rings inwhich two or more carbons are common to two adjoining rings (the ringsare “fused rings”) wherein at least one of the rings is aromatic, e.g.,the other cyclic rings may be cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls, cycloalkynyls,aryls and/or heterocyclyls.

The terms ortho, meta and para are art-recognized and refer to 1,2-,1,3- and 1,4-disubstituted benzenes, respectively. For example, thenames 1,2-dimethylbenzene and ortho-dimethylbenzene are synonymous.

The terms “heterocyclyl” or “heterocyclic group” are art-recognized andrefer to 3- to about 10-membered ring structures, alternatively 3- toabout 7-membered rings, whose ring structures include one to fourheteroatoms. Heterocycles may also be polycycles. Heterocyclyl groupsinclude, for example, thiophene, thianthrene, furan, pyran,isobenzofuran, chromene, xanthene, phenoxanthene, pyrrole, imidazole,pyrazole, isothiazole, isoxazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine,pyridazine, indolizine, isoindole, indole, indazole, purine,quinolizine, isoquinoline, quinoline, phthalazine, naphthyridine,quinoxaline, quinazoline, cinnoline, pteridine, carbazole, carboline,phenanthridine, acridine, pyrimidine, phenanthroline, phenazine,phenarsazine, phenothiazine, furazan, phenoxazine, pyrrolidine, oxolane,thiolane, oxazole, piperidine, piperazine, morpholine, lactones, lactamssuch as azetidinones and pyrrolidinones, sultams, sultones, and thelike. The heterocyclic ring may be substituted at one or more positionswith such substituents as described above, as for example, halogen,alkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, amino, nitro,sulfhydryl, imino, amido, phosphonate, phosphinate, carbonyl, carboxyl,silyl, ether, alkylthio, sulfonyl, ketone, aldehyde, ester, aheterocyclyl, an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, —CF₃, —CN, or thelike.

The terms “polycyclyl” or “polycyclic group” are art-recognized andrefer to two or more rings (e.g., cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls,cycloalkynyls, aryls and/or heterocyclyls) in which two or more carbonsare common to two adjoining rings, e.g., the rings are “fused rings”.Rings that are joined through non-adjacent atoms are termed “bridged”rings. Each of the rings of the polycycle may be substituted with suchsubstituents as described above, as for example, halogen, alkyl,aralkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, amino, nitro,sulfhydryl, imino, amido, phosphonate, phosphinate, carbonyl, carboxyl,silyl, ether, alkylthio, sulfonyl, ketone, aldehyde, ester, aheterocyclyl, an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, —CF₃, —CN, or thelike.

The term “carbocycle” is art-recognized and refers to an aromatic ornon-aromatic ring in which each atom of the ring is carbon.

The term “nitro” is art-recognized and refers to —NO₂; the term“halogen” is art-recognized and refers to —F, —Cl, —Br or —I; the term“sulfhydryl” is art-recognized and refers to —SH; the term “hydroxyl”means —OH; and the term “sulfonyl” is art-recognized and refers to—SO₂—. “Halide” designates the corresponding anion of the halogens, and“pseudohalide” has the definition set forth on 560 of “AdvancedInorganic Chemistry” by Cotton and Wilkinson.

The terms “amine” and “amino” are art-recognized and refer to bothunsubstituted and substituted amines, e.g., a moiety that may berepresented by the general formulas:

wherein R50, R51 and R52 each independently represent a hydrogen, analkyl, an alkenyl, —(CH₂)_(m)—R61, or R50 and R51, taken together withthe N atom to which they are attached complete a heterocycle having from4 to 8 atoms in the ring structure; R61 represents an aryl, acycloalkyl, a cycloalkenyl, a heterocycle or a polycycle; and m is zeroor an integer in the range of 1 to 8. In certain embodiments, only oneof R50 or R51 may be a carbonyl, e.g., R50, R51 and the nitrogentogether do not form an imide. In other embodiments, R50 and R51 (andoptionally R52) each independently represent a hydrogen, an alkyl, analkenyl, or —(CH₂)_(m)—R61. Thus, the term “alkylamine” includes anamine group, as defined above, having a substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl attached thereto, i.e., at least one of R50 and R51 is an alkylgroup.

The term “acylamino” is art-recognized and refers to a moiety that maybe represented by the general formula:

wherein R50 is as defined above, and R54 represents a hydrogen, analkyl, an alkenyl or —(CH₂)_(m)—R61, where m and R61 are as definedabove.

The term “amido” is art recognized as an amino-substituted carbonyl andincludes a moiety that may be represented by the general formula:

wherein R50 and R51 are as defined above. Certain embodiments of theamide in the present invention will not include imides which may beunstable.

The term “alkylthio” refers to an alkyl group, as defined above, havinga sulfur radical attached thereto. In certain embodiments, the“alkylthio” moiety is represented by one of —S-alkyl, —S-alkenyl,—S-alkynyl, and —S—(CH₂)_(m)—R61, wherein m and R61 are defined above.Representative alkylthio groups include methylthio, ethyl thio, and thelike.

The term “carbonyl” is art recognized and includes such moieties as maybe represented by the general formulas:

wherein X50 is a bond or represents an oxygen or a sulfur, and R55 andR56 represents a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkenyl, —(CH₂)_(m)—R61 or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, R56 represents a hydrogen, an alkyl,an alkenyl or —(CH₂)_(m)—R61, where m and R61 are defined above. WhereX50 is an oxygen and R55 or R56 is not hydrogen, the formula representsan “ester”. Where X50 is an oxygen, and R55 is as defined above, themoiety is referred to herein as a carboxyl group, and particularly whenR55 is a hydrogen, the formula represents a “carboxylic acid”. Where X50is an oxygen, and R56 is hydrogen, the formula represents a “formate”.In general, where the oxygen atom of the above formula is replaced bysulfur, the formula represents a “thiolcarbonyl” group. Where X50 is asulfur and R55 or R56 is not hydrogen, the formula represents a“thiolester.” Where X50 is a sulfur and R55 is hydrogen, the formularepresents a “thiolcarboxylic acid.” Where X50 is a sulfur and R56 ishydrogen, the formula represents a “thiolformate.” On the other hand,where X50 is a bond, and R55 is not hydrogen, the above formularepresents a “ketone” group. Where X50 is a bond, and R55 is hydrogen,the above formula represents an “aldehyde” group.

The terms “alkoxyl” or “alkoxy” are art-recognized and refer to an alkylgroup, as defined above, having an oxygen radical attached thereto.Representative alkoxyl groups include methoxy, ethoxy, propyloxy,tert-butoxy and the like. An “ether” is two hydrocarbons covalentlylinked by an oxygen. Accordingly, the substituent of an alkyl thatrenders that alkyl an ether is or resembles an alkoxyl, such as may berepresented by one of —O-alkyl, —O-alkenyl, —O-alkynyl, O—(CH₂)_(m)—R61,where m and R61 are described above.

The term “sulfonate” is art recognized and refers to a moiety that maybe represented by the general formula:

in which R57 is an electron pair, hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl.

The term “sulfate” is art recognized and includes a moiety that may berepresented by the general formula:

in which R57 is as defined above.

The term “sulfonamido” is art recognized and includes a moiety that maybe represented by the general formula:

in which R50 and R56 are as defined above.

The term “sulfamoyl” is art-recognized and refers to a moiety that maybe represented by the general formula:

in which R50 and R51 are as defined above.

The term “sulfonyl” is art-recognized and refers to a moiety that may berepresented by the general formula:

in which R58 is one of the following: hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl or heteroaryl.

The term “sulfoxido” is art-recognized and refers to a moiety that maybe represented by the general formula:

in which R58 is defined above.

The term “phosphoryl” is art-recognized and may in general berepresented by the formula:

wherein Q50 represents S or O, and R59 represents hydrogen, a loweralkyl or an aryl. When used to substitute, e.g., an alkyl, thephosphoryl group of the phosphorylalkyl may be represented by thegeneral formulas:

wherein Q50 and R59, each independently, are defined above, and Q51represents O, S or N. When Q50 is S, the phosphoryl moiety is a“phosphorothioate”.

The term “phosphoramidite” is art-recognized and may be represented inthe general formulas:

wherein Q51, R50, R51 and R59 are as defined above.

The term “phosphonamidite” is art-recognized and may be represented inthe general formulas:

wherein Q51, R50, R51 and R59 are as defined above, and R60 represents alower alkyl or an aryl.

Analogous substitutions may be made to alkenyl and alkynyl groups toproduce, for example, aminoalkenyls, aminoalkynyls, amidoalkenyls,amidoalkynyls, iminoalkenyls, iminoalkynyls, thioalkenyls, thioalkynyls,carbonyl-substituted alkenyls or alkynyls.

The definition of each expression, e.g. alkyl, m, n, and the like, whenit occurs more than once in any structure, is intended to be independentof its definition elsewhere in the same structure.

The term “selenoalkyl” is art-recognized and refers to an alkyl grouphaving a substituted seleno group attached thereto. Exemplary“selenoethers” which may be substituted on the alkyl are selected fromone of —Se-alkyl, —Se-alkenyl, —Se-alkynyl, and —Se—(CH₂)_(m)—R61, m andR61 being defined above.

The terms triflyl, tosyl, mesyl, and nonaflyl are art-recognized andrefer to trifluoromethanesulfonyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, methanesulfonyl,and nonafluorobutanesulfonyl groups, respectively. The terms triflate,tosylate, mesylate, and nonaflate are art-recognized and refer totrifluoromethanesulfonate ester, p-toluenesulfonate ester,methanesulfonate ester, and nonafluorobutanesulfonate ester functionalgroups and molecules that contain said groups, respectively.

The abbreviations Me, Et, Ph, Tf, Nf, Ts, and Ms represent methyl,ethyl, phenyl, trifluoromethanesulfonyl, nonafluorobutanesulfonyl,p-toluenesulfonyl and methanesulfonyl, respectively. A morecomprehensive list of the abbreviations utilized by organic chemists ofordinary skill in the art appears in the first issue of each volume ofthe Journal of Organic Chemistry; this list is typically presented in atable entitled Standard List of Abbreviations.

Certain compounds contained in compositions of the present invention mayexist in particular geometric or stereoisomeric forms. In addition,polymers of the present invention may also be optically active. Thepresent invention contemplates all such compounds, including cis- andtrans-isomers, R- and S-enantiomers, diastereomers, (D)-isomers,(L)-isomers, the racemic mixtures thereof, and other mixtures thereof,as falling within the scope of the invention. Additional asymmetriccarbon atoms may be present in a substituent such as an alkyl group. Allsuch isomers, as well as mixtures thereof, are intended to be includedin this invention.

If, for instance, a particular enantiomer of compound of the presentinvention is desired, it may be prepared by asymmetric synthesis, or byderivation with a chiral auxiliary, where the resulting diastereomericmixture is separated and the auxiliary group cleaved to provide the puredesired enantiomers. Alternatively, where the molecule contains a basicfunctional group, such as amino, or an acidic functional group, such ascarboxyl, diastereomeric salts are formed with an appropriateoptically-active acid or base, followed by resolution of thediastereomers thus formed by fractional crystallization orchromatographic means well known in the art, and subsequent recovery ofthe pure enantiomers.

It will be understood that “substitution” or “substituted with” includesthe implicit proviso that such substitution is in accordance withpermitted valence of the substituted atom and the substituent, and thatthe substitution results in a stable compound, e.g., which does notspontaneously undergo transformation such as by rearrangement,cyclization, elimination, or other reaction.

The term “substituted” is also contemplated to include all permissiblesubstituents of organic compounds. In a broad aspect, the permissiblesubstituents include acyclic and cyclic, branched and unbranched,carbocyclic and heterocyclic, aromatic and nonaromatic substituents oforganic compounds. Illustrative substituents include, for example, thosedescribed herein above. The permissible substituents may be one or moreand the same or different for appropriate organic compounds. Forpurposes of this invention, the heteroatoms such as nitrogen may havehydrogen substituents and/or any permissible substituents of organiccompounds described herein which satisfy the valences of theheteroatoms. This invention is not intended to be limited in any mannerby the permissible substituents of organic compounds.

For purposes of this invention, the chemical elements are identified inaccordance with the Periodic Table of the Elements, CAS version,Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 67th Ed., 1986-87, inside cover. Alsofor purposes of this invention, the term “hydrocarbon” is contemplatedto include all permissible compounds having at least one hydrogen andone carbon atom. In a broad aspect, the permissible hydrocarbons includeacyclic and cyclic, branched and unbranched, carbocyclic andheterocyclic, aromatic and nonaromatic organic compounds that may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

The term “protecting group” is art-recognized and refers to temporarysubstituents that protect a potentially reactive functional group fromundesired chemical transformations. Examples of such protecting groupsinclude esters of carboxylic acids, silyl ethers of alcohols, andacetals and ketals of aldehydes and ketones, respectively. The field ofprotecting group chemistry has been reviewed by Greene and Wuts inProtective Groups in Organic Synthesis (2^(nd) ed., Wiley: New York,1991).

The term “hydroxyl-protecting group” is art-recognized and refers tothose groups intended to protect a hydrozyl group against undesirablereactions during synthetic procedures and includes, for example, benzylor other suitable esters or ethers groups known in the art.

The term “carboxyl-protecting group” is art-recognized and refers tothose groups intended to protect a carboxylic acid group, such as theC-terminus of an amino acid or peptide or an acidic or hydroxyl azepinering substituent, against undesirable reactions during syntheticprocedures and includes. Examples for protecting groups for carboxylgroups involve, for example, benzyl ester, cyclohexyl ester,4-nitrobenzyl ester, t-butyl ester, 4-pyridylmethyl ester, and the like.

The term “amino-blocking group” is art-recognized and refers to a groupwhich will prevent an amino group from participating in a reactioncarried out on some other functional group, but which can be removedfrom the amine when desired. Such groups are discussed by in Ch. 7 ofGreene and Wuts, cited above, and by Barton, Protective Groups inOrganic Chemistry ch. 2 (McOmie, ed., Plenum Press, New York, 1973).Examples of suitable groups include acyl protecting groups such as, toillustrate, formyl, dansyl, acetyl, benzoyl, trifluoroacetyl, succinyl,methoxysuccinyl, benzyl and substituted benzyl such as3,4-dimethoxybenzyl, o-nitrobenzyl, and triphenylmethyl; those of theformula —COOR where R includes such groups as methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl, isobutyl,t-butyl, t-amyl, vinyl, allyl, phenyl, benzyl, p-nitrobenzyl,o-nitrobenzyl, and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl; acyl groups and substituted acylsuch as formyl, acetyl, chloroacetyl, dichloroacetyl, trichloroacetyl,trifluoroacetyl, benzoyl, and p-methoxybenzoyl; and other groups such asmethanesulfonyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, p-bromobenzenesulfonyl,p-nitrophenylethyl, and p-toluenesulfonyl-aminocarbonyl. Preferredamino-blocking groups are benzyl (—CH₂C₆H₅), acyl [C(O)R1] or SiR1₃where R1 is C₁-C₄ alkyl, halomethyl, or 2-halo-substituted-(C₂-C₄alkoxy), aromatic urethane protecting groups as, for example,carbonylbenzyloxy (Cbz); and aliphatic urethane protecting groups suchas t-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) or 9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (FMOC).

The definition of each expression, e.g. lower alkyl, m, n, p and thelike, when it occurs more than once in any structure, is intended to beindependent of its definition elsewhere in the same structure.

The term “electron-withdrawing group” is art-recognized, and refers tothe tendency of a substituent to attract valence electrons fromneighboring atoms, i.e., the substituent is electronegative with respectto neighboring atoms. A quantification of the level ofelectron-withdrawing capability is given by the Hammett sigma (σ)constant. This well known constant is described in many references, forinstance, March, Advanced Organic Chemistry 251-59 (McGraw Hill BookCompany: New York, 1977). The Hammett constant values are generallynegative for electron donating groups (σ(P)=−0.66 for NH₂) and positivefor electron withdrawing groups (σ(P)=0.78 for a nitro group), σ(P)indicating para substitution. Exemplary electron-withdrawing groupsinclude nitro, acyl, formyl, sulfonyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano, chloride,and the like. Exemplary electron-donating groups include amino, methoxy,and the like.

The term “amino acid” is art-recognized and refers to all compounds,whether natural or synthetic, which include both an amino functionalityand an acid functionality, including amino acid analogs and derivatives.

The terms “amino acid residue” and “peptide residue” are art-recognizedand refer to an amino acid or peptide molecule without the —OH of itscarboxyl group.

The term “amino acid residue” further includes analogs, derivatives andcongeners of any specific amino acid referred to herein, as well asC-terminal or N-terminal protected amino acid derivatives (e.g. modifiedwith an N-terminal or C-terminal protecting group).

The names of the natural amino acids are abbreviated herein inaccordance with the recommendations of IUPAC-IUB.

A “reversed” or “retro” peptide sequence as disclosed herein refers tothat part of an overall sequence of covalently-bonded amino acidresidues (or analogs or mimetics thereof) wherein the normal carboxyl-to amino direction of peptide bond formation in the amino acid backbonehas been reversed such that, reading in the conventional left-to-rightdirection, the amino portion of the peptide bond precedes (rather thanfollows) the carbonyl portion. See, generally, Goodman et al. Accountsof Chem. Res. 12:423 (1979).

The reversed orientation peptides described herein include (a) thosewherein one or more amino-terminal residues are converted to a reversed(“rev”) orientation (thus yielding a second “carboxyl terminus” at theleft-most portion of the molecule), and (b) those wherein one or morecarboxyl-terminal residues are converted to a reversed (“rev”)orientation (yielding a second “amino terminus” at the right-mostportion of the molecule). A peptide (amide) bond cannot be formed at theinterface between a normal orientation residue and a reverse orientationresidue.

Therefore, certain reversed peptide compounds of the invention may beformed by utilizing an appropriate amino acid mimetic moiety to link thetwo adjacent portions of the sequences depicted above utilizing areversed peptide (reversed amide) bond.

The reversed direction of bonding in such compounds will generally, inaddition, require inversion of the enantiomeric configuration of thereversed amino acid residues in order to maintain a spatial orientationof side chains that is similar to that of the non-reversed peptide. Theconfiguration of amino acids in the reversed portion of the peptides isusually (D), and the configuration of the non-reversed portion isusually (L). Opposite or mixed configurations are acceptable whenappropriate to optimize a binding activity.

The term “nucleic acid” is art-recognized and refers to polynucleotidessuch as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and, where appropriate, ribonucleicacid (RNA). The term should also be understood to include, asequivalents, analogs of either RNA or DNA made from nucleotide analogs,and, as applicable to the embodiment being described, single-stranded(such as sense or antisense) and double-stranded polynucleotides.

The terms “gene” or “recombinant gene” are art-recognized and refer to anucleic acid comprising an open reading frame encoding a polypeptide,including both exonic and (optionally) intronic sequences.

The term “gene construct” is art-recognized and refers to a vector,plasmid, viral genome or the like which includes an “coding sequence”for a polypeptide or which is otherwise transcribable to a biologicallyactive RNA (e.g., antisense, decoy, ribozyme, etc), can transfect cells,in certain embodiments mammalian cells, and may cause expression of thecoding sequence in cells transfected with the construct.

The term “homology” is art-recognized and refers to sequence similaritybetween two peptides or between two nucleic acid molecules.

The term “operably linked” is art-recognized and refers to therelationship between two nucleic acid regions, means that they arefunctionally related to each other.

The term “antisense” nucleic acid is art-recognized and refers tooligonucleotides which specifically hybridize (e.g., bind) undercellular conditions with a gene sequence, such as at the cellular mRNAand/or genomic DNA level, so as to inhibit expression of that gene,e.g., by inhibiting transcription and/or translation. The binding may beby conventional base pair complementarily, or, for example, in the caseof binding to DNA duplexes, through specific interactions in the majorgroove of the double helix.

The term “host cell” is art-recognized and refers to a cell transducedwith a specified transfer vector. The cell is optionally selected fromin vitro cells such as those derived from cell culture, ex vivo cells,such as those derived from an organism, and in vivo cells, such as thosein an organism. “Recombinant host cells” refers to cells which have beentransformed or transfected with vectors constructed using recombinantDNA techniques.

The terms “recombinant protein,” “heterologous protein” and “exogenousprotein” are art-recognized and are used interchangeably to refer to apolypeptide which is produced by recombinant DNA techniques, whereingenerally, DNA encoding the polypeptide is inserted into a suitableexpression vector which is in turn used to transform a host cell toproduce the heterologous protein. That is, the polypeptide is expressedfrom a heterologous nucleic acid.

The term “regulatory element” is art-recognized and refers to nucleotidesequences (such as DNA sequences) that induce or control transcriptionof protein coding sequences with which they are operably linked.Examples of regulatory elements categorized by function includeinitiation signals, enhancers, promoters and the like. Exemplaryregulatory elements are described in Goeddel; Methods in Enzymology 185(1990). In certain embodiments, transcription of a gene or other DNA isunder the control of a promoter sequence (or other regulatory element)which controls the expression of a coding sequence in a cell-type inwhich expression is intended. A variety of promoters categorized byfunction are known. The term “tissue-specific promoter” means a DNAsequence that serves as a promoter, i.e., regulates expression of aselected DNA sequence operably linked to the promoter, and which effectsexpression of the selected DNA sequence in specific cells of a tissue,such as cells of a urogenital origin, e.g., renal cells, or cells of aneural origin, e.g., neuronal cells. The term also covers so-called“leaky” promoters, which regulate expression of a selected DNA primarilyin one tissue, but cause expression in other tissues as well. The term“inducible” promoter refers to a promoter which is under environmentalor developmental regulation. The term “constitutive” promoter refers toa promoter which is active under most environmental and developmentalconditions.

The term “transfection” is art-recognized and refers to the introductionof a nucleic acid, e.g., an expression vector, into a recipient cell,which in certain embodiments may be by nucleic acid-mediated genetransfer. “Transformation,” as used with respect to transfected nucleicacid, is an art-recognized term and refers to a process in which acell's genotype is changed as a result of the cellular uptake ofexogenous nucleic acid.

The term “transfer vector” is art-recognized and refers to a firstnucleic acid molecule to which a second nucleic acid has been linked,and includes for example plasmids, cosmids or phages (as discussed ingrater detail below). In certain embodiments of the present invention,the therapeutic agent is the second nucleic acid. One type of transfervector is an episome, i.e., a nucleic acid capable of extra-chromosomalreplication.

In certain embodiments, a transfer vector may be an “expression vector,”which refers to a replicable DNA construct used to express DNA whichencodes the desired protein and which includes a transcriptional unitcomprising an assembly of (i) genetic element(s) having a regulatoryrole in gene expression, for example, promoters, operators, orenhancers, operatively linked to (ii) a DNA sequence encoding a desiredprotein which is transcribed into mRNA and translated into protein, and(iii) appropriate transcription and translation initiation andtermination sequences. In certain embodiments, the therapeutic agent isthe DNA sequence. The choice of promoter and other regulatory elementsgenerally varies according to the intended host cell. In general,expression vectors of utility in recombinant DNA techniques are often inthe form of “plasmids,” which refer to circular double stranded DNAloops which, in their vector form are not bound to the chromosome. Theinvention is intended to include such other forms of expression vectorswhich serve equivalent functions and which become known in the artsubsequently hereto.

Certain transfer vectors may contain regulatory elements for controllingtranscription or translation, which may be generally derived frommammalian, microbial, viral or insect genes. The ability to replicate ina host, usually conferred by an origin of replication, and a selectiongene to facilitate recognition of transformants, may additionally beincorporated.

The design of any transfer vector may depend on such factors as thechoice of the host cell to be transformed and/or the type of proteindesired to be expressed. Moreover, the vector's copy number, the abilityto control that copy number and the expression of any other proteinsencoded by the vector, such as antibiotic markers (e.g., ampicillin),may also be considered.

The term “transgenic animal” is art-recognized and refers to any animal,often a non-human mammal, a bird or an amphibian, in which one or moreof the cells of the animal contain nucleic acid introduced by way ofhuman intervention, such as by transgenic techniques well known in theart. Such nucleic acid may be referred to as a “transgene.” The nucleicacid is introduced into the cell, directly or indirectly by introductioninto a precursor of the cell, by way of deliberate genetic manipulation,such as by microinjection or by infection with a recombinant virus. Theterm genetic manipulation does not include classical cross-breeding, orin vitro fertilization, but rather is directed to the introduction of arecombinant DNA molecule. This molecule may be integrated within achromosome, or it may be extrachromosomally replicating DNA. A transgenemay be partly or entirely heterologous, i.e., foreign, to the transgenicanimal or cell into which it is introduced, or, is homologous to anendogenous gene of the transgenic animal or cell into which it isintroduced, but which is designed to be inserted, or is inserted, intothe animal's genome in such a way as to alter the genome of the cellinto which it is inserted (e.g., it is inserted at a location whichdiffers from that of the natural gene or its insertion results in aknockout). A transgene may also be present in a cell in the form of anepisome. A transgene may include one or more regulatory elements and anyother nucleic acid, such as introns, that may be necessary for optimalexpression of a selected nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, atransgene comprises a nucleic acid sequence of interest and one or moreregulatory elements for controlling transcription of the nucleotidesequence encoded by such nucleic acid sequence, e.g., the regulatoryelement is operably linked to a nucleic acid.

In certain embodiments, the transgene or other therapeutic agent may bea “gene therapy construct,” which is an expression vector which mayalter the phenotype of a cell when taken up by the cell, or a geneconstruct. In certain embodiments, the gene therapy construct may be a“recombinant coding sequence” which encodes a polypeptide, or istranscribable to an antisense nucleic acid, a ribozyme, or any other RNAproduct which alters the phenotype of the cell in which it is produced.“Recombinant gene” refers to a genetic construct including a“recombinant coding sequence.”

The term “antibody” is art-recognized and refers to whole antibodies,e.g., of any isotype (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, etc.), and includes fragmentsthereof which are also specifically reactive with a vertebrate, e.g.,mammalian, protein. Antibodies may be fragmented using conventionaltechniques and the fragments screened for utility in the same manner asdescribed above for whole antibodies. Thus, the term includes segmentsof proteolytically-cleaved or recombinantly-prepared portions of anantibody molecule that are capable of selectively reacting with acertain protein. Non-limiting examples of such proteolytic and/orrecombinant fragments include Fab, F(ab′)2, Fab′, Fv, and single chainantibodies (scFv) containing a V[L] and/or V[H] domain joined by apeptide linker. The scFv's may be covalently or non-covalently linked toform antibodies having two or more binding sites. The subject inventionincludes polyclonal, monoclonal or other purified preparations ofantibodies and recombinant antibodies.

“Human monoclonal antibodies” or “humanized” murine antibodies, as theterms are used herein, refer to murine monoclonal antibodies “humanized”by genetically recombining the nucleotide sequence encoding the murineFv region (i.e., containing the antigen binding site) or thecomplementarity-determining regions thereof with the nucleotide sequenceencoding at least a human constant domain region and an Fc region, e.g.,in a manner similar to that disclosed in European Patent ApplicationPublication No. 0,411,893 A3. Some additional murine residues may alsobe retained within the human variable region framework domains to ensureproper target site binding characteristics. In certain embodiments,humanized antibodies may decrease the immunoreactivity of the antibodyor polypeptide in the host recipient, permitting an increase in thehalf-life and a reduction in the possibility of adverse immunereactions.

The term “small molecule” is art-recognized and refers to a compositionwhich has a molecular weight of less than about 2000 amu, or less thanabout 1000 amu, and even less than about 500 amu. Small molecules maybe, for example, nucleic acids, peptides, polypeptides, peptide nucleicacids, peptidomimetics, carbohydrates, lipids or other organic (carboncontaining) or inorganic molecules. Many pharmaceutical companies haveextensive libraries of chemical and/or biological mixtures, oftenfungal, bacterial, or algal extracts, which can be screened with any ofthe assays of the invention. The term “small organic molecule” refers toa small molecule that is often identified as being an organic ormedicinal compound, and does not include molecules that are exclusivelynucleic acids, peptides or polypeptides.

A “target” shall mean a site to which targeted constructs bind. A targetmay be either in vivo or in vitro. In certain embodiments, a target maybe a tumor (e.g., tumors of the brain, lung (small cell and non-smallcell), ovary, prostate, breast and colon as well as other carcinomas andsarcomas). In other embodiments, a target may be a site of infection(e.g., by bacteria, viruses (e.g., HIV, herpes, hepatitis) andpathogenic fungi (Candida sp.). In still other embodiments, a target mayrefer to a molecular structure to which a targeting moiety binds, suchas a hapten, epitope, receptor, dsDNA fragment, carbohydrate or enzyme.Additionally, a target may be a type of tissue, e.g., neuronal tissue,intestinal tissue, pancreatic tissue etc.

The term “targeting moiety” refers to any molecular structure whichassists the construct in localizing to a particular target area,entering a target cell(s), and/or binding to a target receptor. Forexample, lipids (including cationic, neutral, and steroidal lipids,virosomes, and liposomes), antibodies, lectins, ligands, sugars,steroids, hormones, nutrients, and proteins may serve as targetingmoieties.

The term “modulation” is art-recognized and refers to up regulation(i.e., activation or stimulation), down regulation (i.e., inhibition orsuppression) of a response, or the two in combination or apart.

The term “treating” is art-recognized and refers to curing as well asameliorating at least one symptom of any condition or disease.

The term “prophylactic” or “therapeutic” treatment is art-recognized andrefers to administration to the host of one or more of the subjectcompositions. If it is administered prior to clinical manifestation ofthe unwanted condition (e.g., disease or other unwanted state of thehost animal) then the treatment is prophylactic, i.e., it protects thehost against developing the unwanted condition, whereas if administeredafter manifestation of the unwanted condition, the treatment istherapeutic (i.e., it is intended to diminish, ameliorate or maintainthe existing unwanted condition or side effects therefrom).

A “patient,” “subject” or “host” to be treated by the subject method maymean either a human or non-human animal.

The term “mammal” is known in the art, and exemplary mammals includehumans, primates, bovines, porcines, canines, felines, and rodents(e.g., mice and rats).

The term “bioavailable” is art-recognized and refers to a form of thesubject invention that allows for it, or a portion of the amountadministered, to be absorbed by, incorporated to, or otherwisephysiologically available to a subject or patient to whom it isadministered.

The term “pharmaceutically-acceptable salts” is art-recognized andrefers to the relatively non-toxic, inorganic and organic acid additionsalts of compounds, including, for example, those contained incompositions of the present invention.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” is art-recognized andrefers to a pharmaceutically-acceptable material, composition orvehicle, such as a liquid or solid filler, diluent, excipient, solventor encapsulating material, involved in carrying or transporting anysubject composition or component thereof from one organ, or portion ofthe body, to another organ, or portion of the body. Each carrier must be“acceptable” in the sense of being compatible with the subjectcomposition and its components and not injurious to the patient. Someexamples of materials which may serve as pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers include: (1) sugars, such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; (2)starches, such as corn starch and potato starch; (3) cellulose, and itsderivatives, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose andcellulose acetate; (4) powdered tragacanth; (5) malt; (6) gelatin; (7)talc; (8) excipients, such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; (9)oils, such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil,olive oil, corn oil and soybean oil; (10) glycols, such as propyleneglycol; (11) polyols, such as glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol andpolyethylene glycol; (12) esters, such as ethyl oleate and ethyllaurate; (13) agar; (14) buffering agents, such as magnesium hydroxideand aluminum hydroxide; (15) alginic acid; (16) pyrogen-free water; (17)isotonic saline; (18) Ringer's solution; (19) ethyl alcohol; (20)phosphate buffer solutions; and (21) other non-toxic compatiblesubstances employed in pharmaceutical formulations.

The terms “systemic administration,” “administered systemically,”“peripheral administration” and “administered peripherally” areart-recognized and refer to the administration of a subject composition,therapeutic or other material other than directly into the centralnervous system, such that it enters the patient's system and, thus, issubject to metabolism and other like processes, for example,subcutaneous administration.

The terms “parenteral administration” and “administered parenterally”are art-recognized and refer to modes of administration other thanenteral and topical administration, usually by injection, and includes,without limitation, intravenous, intramuscular, intraarterial,intrathecal, intracapsular, intraorbital, intracardiac, intradermal,intraperitoneal, transtracheal, subcutaneous, subcuticular,intra-articulare, subcapsular, subarachnoid, intraspinal, andintrasternal injection and infusion.

As used herein, “synergy” refers to the in vitro effect ofadministration of a combination of an antibacterial agent such as a FabI inhibiter, and antiinfective agent such that (1) the fractionalinhibitory concentration (FIC) is less than or equal to 0.5 in an FICassay described herein; or (2) there is at least a 100-fold(2log.sub.10) increase in killing at 24 hours for the combination ascompared with the bioactive agent alone in a time kill curve assay asdescribed herein. An FIC of ≦0.5 is evidence of synergy. An additiveresponse has an FIC value of >0.5 and less than or equal to 1, while anindifferent response has an FIC value of >1 and ≦2. An additive effectmay still indicate that the combination of bioactive agent and cationicpeptide are therapeutically useful.

Contemplated equivalents of the compositions described herein includecompositions which otherwise correspond thereto, and which have the samegeneral properties thereof (such as other compositions comprisingFabI/Fab K inhibitors), wherein one or more simple variations ofsubstituents or components are made which do not adversely affect thecharacteristics of the compositions of interest. In general, thecomponents of the compositions of the present invention may be preparedby the methods illustrated in the general reaction schema as, forexample, described below, or by modifications thereof, using readilyavailable starting materials, reagents and conventional synthesisprocedures. In these reactions, it is also possible to make use ofvariants which are in themselves known, but are not mentioned here.

FabI Inhibitors

In one embodiment, the enzyme inhibiting compositions or compounds, suchas Fab I inhibiting compositions or compounds of the present inventioncomprise a compound depicted by formula I:

-   -   wherein, independently for each occurrence,    -   L is a bond, or L is alkyl, alkenyl, or cycloalkyl which may be        substituted with one or more R₁;    -   A is a monocyclic ring of 4-7 atoms containing 0-2 heteroatoms,        a bicyclic ring of 8-12 atoms containing 0-4 heteroatoms or a        tricyclic ring of 8-12 atoms containing 0-6 heteroatoms wherein        the rings are independently aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaryl or        heterocyclic in nature, the heteroatoms are selected from N, S        or O and the rings are optionally substituted with one or more        groups selected from C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR″, SR″, CN, N(R″)₂,        CH₂N(R″)₂, NO₂, CF₃, CO₂R″, CON(R″)₂, COR″, NR″C(O)R″, F, Cl,        Br, I and —S(O)_(r)CF₃; wherein R″ is H, alkyl or alkaryl;    -   R₁ is, independently for each occurrence, H, alkyl, cycloalkyl,        aryl, or aralkyl;    -   R₂ is    -   wherein, independently for each occurrence,        -   B is a bond, C(R₁)₂ or C═O;        -   E is O or S;        -   D is C(R₁)₂, NR₁, C═O,        -    providing that the two Ds are different;        -   G is O, NR₁,        -   J is NR₁, CH₂, CH₂CH₂, or O;        -   M is CR₁ or N;        -   Q is N or CH;        -   U is O, H₂, or CH₂;        -   X is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR₁, SR₁, CN, N(R₁)₂, CH₂N(R₁)₂,            NO₂, CF₃, CO₂R₁, CON(R₁)₂, COR₁, NR₁C(O)R₁, F, Cl, Br, I,            —S(O)_(r)CF₃,        -   Z is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R₁)₂, NHC(O)R₁, NHCH₂C(O)R₁ or            NHC(O)CH═CHR₁;        -   r is 0, 1, or 2;        -   R₆ is C(O)OR₁;        -   R₁ is as previously defined; and        -   b is an integer from 0-4;    -   R₃ is alkyl or cycloalkyl;    -   a is an integer from 0-4; and    -   Y₁ is        -   wherein,        -   R₄ is a water solubilizing group;        -   R₅ is H, alkyl, or cycloalkyl; and        -   n is an integer from 0 to 4, or pharmaceutically acceptable            salts thereof.

In another embodiment, the enzyme inhibiting compositions of the presentinvention may comprise a compound depicted by formula II:

-   -   wherein, independently for each occurrence:    -   A is a bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system of 8-12        atoms, wherein said bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system        contains 1-4 heteroatoms selected from N, S, and O;    -   R₂ is alkyl or cycloalkyl;    -   R₃ is one of the following:    -   R₄ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl;    -   R₅ is CH₂ when the bond to which it is attached is a double        bond; or R₅ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl when the bond to which it is        attached is a single bond;    -   R₇ each independently is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar,        —(CH₂)₁₋₃N(R′)₂, or —(CH₂)₁₋₃O(R′);    -   R₈ is H or C₁₋₄alkyl;    -   R₁₀ is C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or        NHC(O)CH═CHR′        indicates that one of two designated bonds is a double bond and        the other a single bond;    -   Y is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂,        NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′;    -   X is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR′, SR′, CN, N(R′)₂, CH2N(R′)₂, NO₂,        CF₃, CO₂R′, CON(R′)₂, COR′, NR′C(O)R′, F, Cl, Br, I or        —S(O)_(r)CF₃;    -   M is CH₂, —CH₂—CH₂—, or O;    -   L is CH₂ or C(O);    -   E is O or NR′;    -   R′ is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, —C₀₋₆        alkyl-Het or —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar; and    -   r is 0, 1 or 2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In certain embodiments, A may be one of the following:

where R₄ is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄alkyl, or —N(R′)₂.In other embodiments, A is an indole moiety.

In another embodiment, the enzyme inhibiting compositions of the presentinvention may comprise is a compound depicted by formula III:

wherein X₁ is

A is a bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system of 8-12 atoms,wherein said bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system contains 1-4heteroatoms selected from N, S, and O;

R₂ is alkyl or cycloalkyl;

R₃ is one of the following:

R₄ is H or C₁₋₄alkyl;

R₇ each independently is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar, —(CH₂)₁₋₃N(R′)₂,or —(CH₂)₁₋₃O(R′);

R₈ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl;

R₁₀ is C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′

indicates that one of two designated bonds is a double bond and theother a single bond;

Y is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′,NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′;

X is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR′, SR′, CN, N(R′)₂, CH2N(R′)₂, NO₂, CF₃,CO₂R′, CON(R′)₂, COR′, NR′C(O)R′, F, Cl, Br, I or —S(O)_(r)CF₃;

M is CH₂, —CH₂—CH₂—, or O;

L is CH₂ or C(O);

E is O or NR′;

R′ is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₆ alkyl —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Het or—C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar;

R₁ is a water solubilizing group;

n is an integer in the range 0 to 4;

r is 0, 1 or 2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein B is C═O.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein R₁ is H.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein R₁ is H and the D adjacent to B is NR₁.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein Z is N(R₁)₂.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein L is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein Z is N(R₁)₂ and Q is

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A is a 6 membered monocyclic aryl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A is a 10 membered bicyclic aryl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A is a 12 membered tricyclic aryl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A is an 8 membered bicyclic heteroaryl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A is a 9 membered bicyclic heteroaryl.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 1 heteroatom.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 2 heteroatoms.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 1 nitrogen atom.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 1 oxygen atom.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 1 sulfur atom.

In a further embodiment, the present invention includes antibacterialcompositions comprising compounds of formula I and the attendantdefinitions, wherein A comprises at least 2 sulfur atoms.

The antibacterial compositions of the present invention comprise, butare not limited to, the following compounds:

-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-ethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-isopropyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(pyridin-2-ylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(3,3-dimethyl-3H-indene-1-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-amino-5-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1-benzyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-[1-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-[6-amino-5-[[N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amino]carbonylethyl]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene-8-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-[6-[N-(carboxymethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-2,N-dimethyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-[6-[N-(carboxymethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-3,N-dimethyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(2-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-carboxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(3,3-dimethyl-3H-indene-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(7-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e]-1,4-diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(quinolin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(6-amino-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1-ethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[6-(methoxycarbonyl)-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzofuran-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]acrylamide;-   (E)-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-Methanesulfonyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-Isopropyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-[2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-phenanthren-9-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Methoxy-naphthalen-1    ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-4-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,6-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,5-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-3-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Biphenyl-2-ylmethyl-methyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Biphenyl-3-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-napthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-6ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-5ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-isopropoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4,5-Dimethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-quinolin-5-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-benzyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-(7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)acetic    acid ethyl ester hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   I-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (S)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Chloro-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-benzyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a)8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a)8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylic    acid benzyl ester;-   (E)-3-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]ethyl}pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3,4-dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-[6-(2,5-Dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)succinamide;-   (E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide;-   (E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-morpholin-4-yl-4-oxo-butyramide;-   (E)-1-Methyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid    (5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(2-pyridin-4-yl-acetylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;-   (E)-1-Acetyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid    (5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamide;-   (E)-3-[3-(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetic    acid;-   Sodium    (E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate;-   Sodium    (E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-2-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-propoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1H-Indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-7-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-(1H-Indol-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   (E)-N-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-1H-inden-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide    hydrochloride;-   (E)-3-(6-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionic    acid ethyl ester;-   (E)-3-(6-amino-5-cyano-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide    hydrochloroide;-   (E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido-[2,3-b]pyrazin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide;-   N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide;-   N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide;-   N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;-   N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;    or-   N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-acrylamide.

Also included in the antibacterial compositions of the present inventionare pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and complexes of the FabIinhibitors. In cases wherein the inhibitors may have one or more chiralcenters, unless specified, the present invention comprises each uniqueracemic compound, as well as each unique nonracemic compound.

In cases in which the inhibitors have unsaturated carbon-carbon doublebonds, both the cis (Z) and trans (E) isomers are within the scope ofthis invention. In cases wherein inhibitors may exist in tautomericforms, such as keto-enol tautomers, such as

each tautomeric form is contemplated as being included within thisinvention, whether existing in equilibrium or locked in one form byappropriate substitution with R′. The meaning of any substituent at anyone occurrence is independent of its meaning, or any other substituent'smeaning, at any other occurrence.

Also included in the antibiotic compounds of the present invention areprodrugs of the FabI inhibitors.

It is believed that the compositions of the present invention comprisingcompounds of formulas I-III are antibacterial because the compoundsinhibit FabI, FabK, or both. It may be, however, that for some or all ofthe compounds, they inhibit other enzymes in addition or inhibitcompletely different enzymes. The exact mechanism by which thecompositions of the present invention achieve their antibacterialproperties is not meant to be limiting.

A variety of subject compounds and intermediates of them may be made bya person of ordinary skill in the art using conventional reactiontechniques. Non-limiting examples of compounds and methods of makingthem may be found in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 08/790,043,10/009,219, 10/089,019, 09/968,129, 09/968,123, 09/968,236, 09/959,172,09/979,560, 09/980,369, 10/089,755, 10/089,739, 10/089,740, PCTPublished Patent Application Nos. WO 0027628 and WO 0210332; and PCTPatent Application PCT/US03/38706.

Synthetic Routes to Compounds of Formula I

A generalized chemical approach to assembling compounds of formula I isbased on viewing the analogs as consisting of a central ene-amideflanked left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS) moieties.Schematically, this is depicted in FIG. 2. Two possible bonddisconnections envisioned in a retrosynthetic sense are shown withdashed lines. Schemes I to XXXV illustrate some of the general methodsthat can be used in the synthesis of compounds of formula I. It will berecognized by one skilled in the art that other disconections arepossible resulting in alternative modes of assembly of the compounds ofthe invention.

Schemes I to VIII disclose the basic chemistry involved in the synthesisof the left hand side moieties of formula I wherein the requisite LHScoupling partners are amines and the late stage chemistry involvesformation of the amide linkage. The amines are typically arylalky-amineswhich are most conveniently prepared from comercially availablearylcarbaldehydes by the action of a reducing agent such as sodiumborohydride in the presence of an alkyl amine such as methyl amine(Scheme I).

When the arylcarbaldehydes are not comercially available their synthesiscan be effected by a number of general methods including the action ofdimethylformamide on the lithium salt of aryl anions (Scheme Iib andIIIa).

Other methods of obtaining the desired arylcarbaldehydes include thewidely employed oxidation of alcohols (Scheme Ivb) and a variety ofmiscellaneous methods (Scheme Va and Via).

During the course of these syntheses it may be desirable to alkylateindole-like nitrogens This can be accomplished either prior to (SchemeIIa) or after formation of said carbaldehydes (Scheme Ivc) by the actionof strong bases such as sodium hydride and the addition of alkylatingagents such as alkyl halides. Likewise oxygen atoms appended to thearomatic systems (e.g. phenols) can be alkylated by the action of base(potassium carbonate) and an alkylhalide (Scheme VIIa).

Yet another appraoch to the formation of the desired amines can be fromthe reduction of precursor amides (Scheme VIII)

Scheme IX describes the basic chemistry involved in the synthesis of theleft hand side moieties of formula I wherein the requisite LHS couplingpartners are ene-amides and the late stage chemistry involves formationof a carbon-carbon bond. The carbon-carbon bond formation is usuallyaccomplished by Heck type chemistry which will be describedsubsequently. The ene-amide is prepared by activation of acylic acid toundergo coupling reaction (with an amine) by any one of the knownmethods for amide bond formation. One typically used procedure is totreat acrylic acid with a solution of a tertiary amine in DMF followedby the addition of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate and a carbodiimde suchas 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethyl-carbodiimide hydrochloride. Thereaction mixture is then teated with the desired arylalkylamine such asmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-amine (Scheme IX).

Schemes X to XXIV disclose the basic chemistry involved in the synthesisof the right hand side moieties of formula I wherein the requisite RHScoupling partners are carboxylic acids and the late stage chemistryinvolves formation of the amide linkage. The carboxylic acids aretypically arylalkenyl carboxylic acids whose preparation is illustratedby the schemes described below. A common starting material,5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide, is used in theconstruction of the right hand side moieties described in SchemesX-XVII. In some embodiments of the invention, this material is reactedwith a commercial secondary amine (Schemes X-XII) or reacted with asecondary amine which is prepared in the manner illustrated (SchemesXIII-XIV). In either case, a tertiary base is employed. A common featureof the resultant products are compounds incorporating a pendent alkylester and an aminopyridine moiety which react in the presence of a baselike sodium hydride to form the pyridodiazepinone bicyclic unit.

The pyridodiazepinones prepared in this manner have in common a brominesubstitution in the pyridine ring. As will be seen from inspection ofthe Schemes X-XIV synthesis of arylalkenyl acids proceeds fromintermediary bromo-pyridodiazepinones via Heck chemistry (e.g. SchemeXc). Heck chemistry is carried out by admixture of an arylbromide withan alkylacrylate, such as tert-butylacrylate, in the presence of apalladium catalyst (Pd(OAc)₂, P(o-tol)₃) and a tertiary base such asdi-(isopropyl)ethylamine in an appropriate solvent or solvents (e.g. DMFand EtCN). The desired carboxylic acid is obtained by acid-catalysedhydrolysis of the tert-butyl ester (e.g. Scheme Xd).

(a) sarcosine ethyl ester hydrochloride, Et₃N, DMF; (b) NaH, DMSO; (c)tert-butyl acrylate, Pd(OAc)₂, P(o-tol)₃, (I-Pr)₂EtN, EtCN, DMF; (d) i.TFA, CH₂Cl₂; ii. 4 N HCl/dioxane

(a) diethyl iminodiacetate, Et₃N, CH₃CN; (b) NaH, DMSO; (c) tert-butylacrylate, Pd(OAc)₂, P(o-tol)₃, (I-Pr)₂EtN, EtCN, DMF; (d) i. TFA,CH₂Cl₂; ii. 4 N HCl/dioxane

(a) D-proline methyl ester hydrochloride, Et₃N, DMF; (b) NaH, DMSO; (c)tert-butyl acrylate, Pd(OAc)₂, P(o-tol)₃, (I-Pr)₂EtN, EtCN, DMF; (d) i.TFA, CH₂Cl₂; ii. 4 N HCl/dioxane

In an analogous way to the chemistry described above,5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide, may be reactedwith primary amines (Scheme XVI, XVII, XVIII); subsequent cyclizationwith sodium hydride yields a pyridodiazepinone in which the nitrogen atthe four position is unsubstituted. In Scheme XVI the final productrepresents a right hand side moiety of formula I wherein the requisiteRHS coupling partners is an aryl bromide and the late stage chemistryinvolves formation of a carbon-carbon bond via Heck chemistry. Oneskilled in the art will recognize that the intermediate aryl bromidesdescribed in Schemes X-XX may also be used in late stage carbon-carbonbond forming chemistry.

Alternatively, the nitrogen at position four may be derivatized byreaction with alkylating (Scheme XVIIc) or acylating agents (SchemeXVIIIc). In the former case, further elaboration (Scheme XVIId,e) yieldsa derivatized bromopyridodiazepinone which is subjected to standard Heckcoupling/deprotection sequence to give the desired acid. In the lattercase, the CBz-protected pyridodiazepinone is similarly treated (SchemeXVIII).

5-Bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide, may also bereacted with cyclic secondary amines (Scheme XIX); the desired acid isobtained in the usual way.

Right hand sides in which an aminopyridine ring is derivatized via anamide linkage may be realized by reaction of 2-amino-5-bromonicotinicacid hydrobromide with primary amines. Heck coupling and hyrolysis givesthe desired acid (Scheme XX)

Schemes XXI-XXIV are illustrative of methods use for preparing RHSmoieties wherein 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-ones areincorporated as RHS moieties. Schemes XXI-XXIII show preparationswherein carboxylic acids are prepared and end stage chemistry involvesamide bond formation, scheme XXIV shows preparation of an aryl bromideemployed in carbon-carbon bond forming end stage chemistry.

In each case an intermediate aminomethyl aminopyridine is prepared byamide bond reduction (Scheme XXI), reductive amination of aldehydes(Scheme XXII and Scheme XXIV) or, as described above in Scheme XVII, bydisplacement of an benzylic bromide with the desired primary amine. Thelatter method yields the starting material for Scheme XXIII. Thesubsequent step, common to all cases, is cyclization using carbonyldiimidazole to form the 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimidin-2-one ring. Otheractivated carbonyl equivalents are expected to affect a similarcyclization. In Schemes XXI-XXIII further elaboration using Heckcoupling and hydrolysis gives the desired carboxylic acid RHS moieties.

Schemes XXV and XXVI are illustrative of the methods used for preparing(E)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-acrylicacid and (E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)-acrylicacid right hand sides respectivley.

Schemes XXVII describes a specific example of a general method forassembly of compounds of formula I wherein the LHS coupling partners areamines, the RHS coupling partners are acids and the late stage chemistryinvolves formation of the amide linkage. There are many common methodsfor formation of amide linkages. In the example depicted in Scheme XXVIIan acid((E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid) is activated by treatment with a carbodiimide (EDC) andhydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent(DMF) and reacted with a suitable amine(N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine) in the presence of atertiary amine base like diisopropylethylamine.

An alternative method for assembling compounds of formula 1, generallyreferred to as Heck coupling, is depicted in Scheme XVIII. An acrylicamide such asN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide is treatedwith an aryl bromide such as7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-onein the presence of a palladium catalyst (Pd(OAc)₂, P(o-tol)₃), atertiary amine ((I-Pr)₂EtN) and an aprotic solvent or solvents (EtCN,DMF).

To access certain compounds of the invention it may be necessary toperform synthetic manipulations after the right hand side and left handside units have been assembled. Scheme XXIX for example outlines theconversion of an aminopyridine moiety to a cyclic imide followed by ringopening with ammonia.

Additional examples of aminopyridine derivatization are given in SchemesXXX and XXXI which describe the acylation of the amine moeity to formamide linkages.

In certain aspects of the invention it is desirable to havepyridodiazepinones in place on the right hand side with unsubstituted4-position nitrogen. In these instances a suitable protecting group suchas methoxybenzyl can temporarily mask the nitrogen. This protectinggroup may be removed in a two-step procedure by treatment with1-chloroethyl chloroformate followed by hydrolysis of the intermediatecarbamate. The hydrochloride salt may be prepared, if desired, throughtreatment with dilute acid (HCl) in an aprotic solvent such as ether(Scheme XXXII).

Schemes XXXIII and XXXIV respectively show methods for conversion ofester and dimethylether ether groups pendent on a3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one right hand side topiperidine-containing tethers. These chemical manipulations are cariedout after the standard coupling reactions described above are applied(e.g. Scheme XXVII or XXVIII).

Scheme XXXV illustrates a method of compound construction fallingoutside the general methods described above in that a dicarboxylic acid,prepared as in Scheme XXXIVa, is reacted with two equivalents ofarylmethylamine using the standard amide couping conditions.

Synthetic Routes to Compounds of Formulas II and III

Examples of the compounds of formulas II and m in the antibacterialcompositions of the present invention may be prepared by the generalmethods described in the Schemes hereinafter.

A suitable haloaromatic derivative, for instance 2-amino-5-bromopyridine(XXXVI-1), reacts with an appropriate α,β-unsaturated ester, for examplebenzyl acrylate, in a Heck-type reaction to afford XXXVI-2. The reactionis mediated by a palladium(0) species, and generally is conducted in aninert solvent, such as CH₃CN, propionitrile, or toluene, in the presenceof an appropriate acid scavenger, such as triethylamine (Et₃N) ordiisopropylethylamine ((i-Pr)₂NEt). Typical sources of the palladium(0)species include palladium (II) acetate (Pd(OAc)₂) and palladium(II)chloride (PdCl₂), and oftentimes phosphine ligands, for instancetriphenylphosphine (PPh₃) or tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (P(tol)₃), areincluded. The ethyl ester of XXXVI-2 is hydrolyzed using aqueous base,for example, LiOH in aqueous THF or NaOH in aqueous methanol or ethanol,and the intermediate carboxylate salt is acidified with a suitable acid,for instance TFA or HCl, to afford the carboxylic acid XXXVI-3. Thecarboxylic acid of XXXVI-3 is converted to an activated form using, forexample, EDC and HOBt, or SOCl₂, and the activated form is subsequentlyreacted with an appropriate amine, for instance1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)indole, in a suitable solvent such as DMF,CH₂Cl₂, or CH₃CN, to afford XXXVI-4. Depending on whether acidneutralization is required, an added base, such as triethylamine (Et₃N),diisopropylethylamine ((i-Pr)₂NEt), or pyridine, may be used. Manyadditional methods for converting a carboxylic acid to an amide areknown, and can be found in standard reference books, such as “Compendiumof Organic Synthetic Methods”, Vol. I-VI (published byWiley-Interscience), or Bodansky, “The Practice of Peptide Synthesis”(published by Springer-Verlag).

The amine coupling partners used in the present invention were preparedby established methods well-known to those of skill in the art. Forexample, amine XXXVII-4 is prepared by the straightforward procedureoutlined in Scheme II. Commercially available ethyl indole-2-carboxylate(XXXVII-1) is deprotonated with a suitable base, generally sodiumhydride (NaH), and the intermediate sodium salt is reacted with anappropriate alkylating agent, for instance methyl iodide, to affordXXXVII-2. Polar solvents such as DMF, THF, or mixtures thereof aregenerally preferred for this reaction. Compound XXXVII-2 can beconveniently converted to XXXVII-3 by reaction with an excess of anamine, such as methylamine, in a polar solvent, generally H₂O or amixture of H₂O and methanol. Alternatively, the ester of XXXVII-2 can besaponified under standard conditions, typically with an alkali metalhydroxide such as LiOH, NaOH, or KOH, in an aqueous solvent, such asTHF, ethanol, or methanol, and the resulting carboxylic acid can beconverted to the desired amide. Typical methods for forming amides aredescribed in Scheme I. Reduction of the amide XXXVII-3 to the amineXXXVII-4 is typically accomplished with lithium aluminum hydride(LiAlH₄) in refluxing THF, although many other methods can be used toreduce amides to amines. Such methods are well-known to those of skillin the art, and can be found in standard reference volumes, such as“Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods” (published byWiley-Interscience).

The amine coupling partners used in the present invention can also beprepared by the reductive amination of an appropriate aldehyde (SchemeIII). This method, which is well-known to those of skill in the art,involves the initial conversion of an aldehyde to an intermediate imine,which is subsequently reduced, oftentimes in situ, to afford the amine.For example, the commercially-available aldehyde XXXVIII-1 reacts withan appropriate amine, for instance methylamine, in a suitable solvent,typically methanol, to afford the imine XXXVIII-2. Reaction of XXXVIII-2with a suitable reducing agent, for example sodium borohydride, sodiumcyanoborohydride or sodium (triacetoxy)borohydride, gives the amineXXXVIII-3.

Commercially available 2-aminonicotinic acid (XXXIX-1) is reduced toalcohol XXXIX-2 under standard conditions (LiAlH₄, THF), and thearomatic ring of XXXIX-2 is brominated using, for example, bromine orN-bromosuccinimide (NBS), in a suitable solvent such as CH₂Cl₂, aceticacid (AcOH), or mixtures thereof, to afford XXXIX-3. On reaction with48% aqueous HBr, XXXIX-3 is converted to bromide XXXIX-4, which reactswith a diester of malonic acid, for instance dimethyl malonate, underbasic conditions, to afford the naphthyridone derivative XXXIX-5.Typical basic conditions include an alkali metal hydride, for instancesodium hydride, in a neutral solvent such as DMF, THF, or mixturesthereof, or an alkali metal alkoxide, such as sodium methoxide or sodiumethoxide, in an alcoholic solvent such as with methanol or ethanol.Saponification and neutralization under standard conditions affords anintermediate carboxylic acid (not shown), which is typically notisolated, but is subject to decarboxylation on gentle warming to affordthe naphthyridone XXXIX-6. This compound reacts with acrylamide XXXIX-8in a Heck-type reaction as described in Scheme I to afford XXXIX-9.Alternatively, XXXIX-6 might be converted to XXXIX-9 according to thegeneral procedure described in Scheme I for the conversion of XXXVI-1 toXXXVI-4. The acrylamide XXXIX-8 is conveniently prepared by reaction ofamine XXXIX-7 (see Scheme I) with an activated form of acrylic acid inan amide bond-forming reaction. Typical conditions for the formation ofamides are described in Scheme I, and are well-known to those of skillin the art.

Benzylic bromide XL-1, prepared as described in Scheme XXXIX, reactswith an amine, for example aqueous methylamine, to afford benzylic amineXL-2. Polar solvents such as THF, DMF, DMSO, or mixture thereof, aregenerally preferred for this reaction. XL-2 reacts with a dialkylcarbonate, preferably dimethyl carbonate, in the presence of a suitablebase, typically sodium methoxide, in an alcoholic solvent, generallymethanol, to afford the cyclic urea derivative XL-3. This compound isconverted to XL-4 by reaction with compound XXXIX-8 as described inScheme XXXIX.

The nitro group of commercially available2-amino-5-bromo-3-nitropyridine (XLI-1) is reduced under standardconditions using, for example, tin (II) chloride in EtOH. The resultingdiamine, XLI-2, reacts with formic acid, or an appropriate equivalent,to afford the imidazopyridine derivative XLI-3. This compound isconverted to a suitably protected derivative, for instance the N-tritylprotected derivative XLI-4, by reaction with trityl chloride in thepresence of an appropriate base, typically triethylamine ordiisopropylethylamine. Typical solvents for this reaction includeCH₂Cl₂, DMF, or mixtures thereof. The protecting group for the aminemust be compatible with subsequent chemistry, and must be readilyremovable when desired. Methods for the protection of amines arewell-known to those of skill in the art, and are described in standardreference volumes, such as Greene “Protective Groups in OrganicSynthesis” (published by Wiley-Interscience). XLI-4 is converted toXLI-5 according to the general procedure described in Scheme I. Thetrityl protecting group is removed under standard acidic conditions (seeGreene above), and the ester is saponified as in Scheme I to affordXLI-6.

Commercially-available tetrahydroquinoline (XLII-1) is condensed with anappropriate aldehyde, typically benzaldehyde (PhCHO), under standardconditions to afford the olefinic derivative XLII-2. Oxidative cleavageof the exocyclic olefin affords ketone XLII-3. Generally, ozonolysis ina neutral solvent, such as methylene chloride (CH₂Cl₂), methanol (MeOH),or mixtures thereof, followed by in situ reduction of the intermediateozonide with an appropriate reducing agent, usually dimethylsulfide, isthe method of choice for this transformation. Compound XLII-3 isconverted to the 7-membered lactam derivative XLII-6 as described byJossang-Yanagida and Gansser. This procedure involves conversion of theketone of XLII-3 to the corresponding oxime XLII-4, which issubsequently converted to the O-tosyl derivative XLII-5. A Beckmann-typerearrangement of XLII-5 affords the lactam XLII-6. Bromination of XLII-6with a suitable brominating agent, such as bromine (Br₂) orN-bromosuccinimide (NBS), affords the bromo derivative XLII-7. Typicalsolvents for a bromination reaction include CH₂Cl₂, CCl₄, MeOH, AcOH, ormixtures thereof. Bromide VII-7 reacts with an appropriateα,β-unsaturated ester, for example tert-butyl acrylate, in a Heck-typereaction as described in Scheme I to afford XLII-8. The tert-butyl esterof XLII-8 is cleaved to the corresponding carboxylic acid XLII-9 understandard acidic conditions. Typical conditions for this transformationare described in standard reference volumes, such as Greene “ProtectiveGroups in Organic Synthesis” (published by Wiley-Interscience). XLII-9is converted to XLII-10 by the general method described in Scheme I.

Compound XLIII-1, prepared as described in Scheme XL, reacts with twoequivalents of an appropriate acylating agent, preferably di-tert-butyldicarbonate, to afford XLIII-2. As discussed in Scheme XLI, theprotecting group for the amines must be compatible with subsequentchemistry, and must be readily removable when desired. XLIII-2 isdeprotonated with a suitable base, generally sodium hydride (NaH), andthe intermediate sodium salt is reacted with an appropriate alkylatingagent, for instance ethyl bromoacetate, to afford XLIII-3. Polarsolvents such as DMF, THF, or mixtures thereof are generally preferredfor this reaction. The Boc protecting groups are removed under standardacidic conditions (see Greene above) to afford XLIII-4, which undergoescyclization to compound XLIII-5 on exposure to a suitable base,typically triethylamine (Et₃N) or diisopropylethylamine ((i-Pr)₂NEt). Aninert solvent, such as toluene, is preferred. XLIII-5 is converted toXLIII-6 by the general method described in Scheme XXXIX.

Commercially available 2,5-dibromopyridine (XLIV-1) reacts with2-aminopyridine in the presence of a suitable base, typically sodiumtert-butoxide, to afford the dipyridylamine derivative XLIV-2. Thereaction is mediated by a suitable palladium (0) catalyst, such astris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0), in the presence of anappropriate ligand, for example 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane. Aneutral solvent such as toluene is preferred.

Benzylic bromide XLV-1, prepared as described in Scheme XXXIX, reactswith an appropriate a-aminoester equivalent, for exampleN-(diphenylmethylene)glycine ethyl ester, under basic conditions, toprovide XLV-2. A polar, aprotic solvent, such as DMF, THF, DME, ormixtures thereof, is generally preferred, and sodium hydride istypically the base of choice, although LDA or LiN(TMS)₂ might also beused. Alternatively, the reaction might be conducted in an alcoholicsolvent, such as methanol or ethanol, with an alkali metal alkoxide, forexample sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide, as the base. Thediphenylmethylene group is conveniently removed under acidic conditions,such as HCl in aqueous dioxane. Other conditions for the removal of adiphenylmethylene group are known to those of skill in the art, and canbe found in the chemical literature or in standard reference volumes,such as Greene (see above).

It will be recognized by one skilled in the art that other methods ofLHS and RHS synthesis can be employed in the preparation of saidintermediates. Likewise other methods of amide and/or carbon-carbon bondformation may be used to assemble the compounds of the invention. It isalso apparent that combinations of LHS and RHS other than thosedescribed above can be envisioned to prepare compounds falling withinthe scope of the invention as represented by formulas I-III. Thesepossibilities are futher detailed in the prepartations and examplessection to follow.

Acid addition salts of the compounds of formulas I-III can be preparedin a standard manner in a suitable solvent from the parent compound andan excess of an acid, such as hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydrofluoric,sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, trifluoroacetic, maleic, succinic ormethanesulfonic. Certain of the compounds form inner salts orzwitterions which may be acceptable. Cationic salts may be prepared bytreating the parent compound with an excess of an alkaline reagent, suchas a hydroxide, carbonate or alkoxide, containing the appropriatecation; or with an appropriate organic amine. Cations such as Li⁺, Na⁺,K⁺, Ca⁺⁺, Mg⁺⁺ and NH₄ ⁺ are some non-limiting examples of cationspresent in pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Anti-Infective Agents

A second component in the compositions of the present invention may bean anti-infective agent, other than, for example, a Fab I inhibitor,such as other than a Fab I inhibitor disclosed herein. Suchanti-infective agents include antibiotic or ant-bacterial agents,antivirals, anitfungals, enzyme inhibitors, antiparastic agents, and/orantiprotozoal agents.

Anti-fungal agents include, but are not limited to, terbinafinehydrochloride, nystatin, amphotericin B, griseofulvin, ketoconazole,miconazole nitrate, flucytosine, fluconazole, itraconazole,clotrimazole, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, and selenium sulfide.

Anti-viral agents include, but are not limited to, amantadinehydrochloride, rimantadin, acyclovir, famciclovir, foscarnet,ganciclovir sodium, idoxuridine, ribavirin, sorivudine, trifluridine,valacyclovir, vidarabin, didanosine, stavudine, zalcitabine, zidovudine,interferon alpha, and edoxudine.

Anti-parasitic agents include, but are not limited to,pirethrins/piperonyl butoxide, permethrin, iodoquinol, metronidazole,diethylcarbamazine citrate, piperazine, pyrantel pamoate, mebendazole,thiabendazole, praziquantel, albendazole, proguanil, quinidine gluconateinjection, quinine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate, mefloquinehydrochloride, primaquine phosphate, atovaquone, co-trimoxazole(sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim), and pentamidine isethionate.

Other non-limiting examples of bioactive agents that may be used in thecompositions of the present invention include antibiotics suchs ascephalosporins, quinolones and fluoroquinolones, penicillins,penicillins and beta lactamase inhibitors, carbepenems, monobactams,macrolides and lincosamines, glycopeptides, rifampin, oxazolidonones,tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, streptogramins, sulfonamides, peptideantibiotics and derivatives such as glycopeptides and lipopeptides,oxasolidinones, streptogramins, trimethoprim-sulfomethoxazole,quinupristin-dalfopristin, lincosamides, aminoglycosides, tetracyclins,glycylcyclines, and others. Each family comprises many members.

Cephalosporins

Cephalosporins are a class of β-lactam antibiotics derived from7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA). β-lactam antibiotics disrupt cellwall synthesis by interfering with the final crosslinking(transpeptidation) step of the peptidoglycan layer. Cephalosporins havethe same mechanism of action as penicillins, but have a broaderantibacterial spectrum and are resistant to β-lactamase. Cephalosporinsmay be commonly used when the sensitivity of the bacterium is not knownor when there is a known allergy to penicillins.

Cephalosporins are further categorized by generation. Non-limitingexamples of cephalosporins by generation include the following. Examplesof generation I cephalosporins include cefadroxil, cefazolin,cephalexin, cephalothin, cephapirin, and cephradine. Examples ofgeneration II cephalosporins include cefaclor, cefamandol, cefonicid,cefotetan, cefoxitin, cefprozil, ceftmetazole, cefuroxime, cefuroximeaxetil, and loracarbef. Examples of generation III cephalosporinsinclude cefdinir, ceftibuten, cefditoren, cefetamet, cefotiam HCl,cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cefuroxime (axetil), cefuroxime (sodium),cefoperazone, cefixime, cefotaxime, cefpodoxime proxetil, ceftazidime,ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone, and moxalactam. Examples of generation IVcephalosporins include cefepime and ceftobiprole.

Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones

Quinolones and fluoroquinolones are a class of broad-spectrumantibiotics that are derived from nalidixic acid. Quinolones andfluoroquinolones act bacteriocidically by inhibiting DNA replication,synthesis, and transcription by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrases andtopoisomerases.

Non-limiting examples of quinolones and fluoroquinolones includeamifloxacin, cinoxacin, ciprofloxacin, enrofloxacin, enoxacin,fleroxacin, flumequine, garenoxacin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin,grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, nalidixic acid,norfloxacin, oxolinic acid, ofloxacin, olamufloxacin, perfloxacin,pipemidic, rosoxacin, rufloxacin, sparfloxacin, trovafloxacin, andtosufloxacin.

Penicillins

Penicillins are a class of β-lactam antibiotics derived from6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA). Similar to cephalosporins, penicillinsinterfere with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by inhibiting afinal crosslinking step in the peptidoglycan layer. Penicillins has amolecular formula R—C₉H₁₁N₂O₄S, where R is a variable side chain.

Non-limiting examples of penicillins include amoxicillin, ampicillin,bacampicillin, carbenicillin, carbenicillin indanyl, mezlocillin,piperacillin, and ticarcillin.

Penicillins and Beta Lactamase Inhibitors

Bacteria may become resistant to penicillins because some penicillinsare sensitive to β-lactamase. β-lactamase is a bacterial enzyme that canhydrolyze the β-lactam bond of β-lactam antibiotics. Beta-lactamaseinhibitors, including but not limited to clavulanic acid and sulbactam,irreversibly bind to and inhibit bacterial β-lactamases. Inhibition ofβ-lactamases prevents the hydrolysis of the β-lactam bond present inβ-lactam antibiotics, such that the β-lactam antibiotic may enter thecell and disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Non-limiting examples of penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitorsinclude amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, ampicillin-sulbactam,benzylpenicillin, cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, methicillin, oxacillin,penicillin G (benzathine, potassium, procaine), penicillin V,piperacillin+tazobactam, ticarcillin+clavulanic acid, and nafcillin.

Carbepenems

Carbapenems are broad spectrum β-lactam antibiotics that may be used totreat both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Non-limiting examples of carbepenems include doripenem,imipenem-cilastatin, and meropenem.

Monobactams

Monobactams are monocyclic β-lactam antibiotics. Monobactams arenarrow-spectrum antibiotics that may be used to treat gram-negativebacteria (e.g., Psuedomonas, Enterobacteriaceae).

A non-limiting example of a monobactam includes aztreonam.

Macrolides, Ketolides, and Lincosamines

Macrolides are a class of antibiotics that contain a macrolide ring,which is a large lactone ring comprising one or more deoxy sugars suchas cladinose and desoamine. The lactone ring may be either 14, 15, or16-membered. Macrolides are broad spectrum antibiotics and are commonlyused to treat respiratory and soft tissue infections. Macrolides mayalso be used to treat patients infected with a gram-positive organismwho are allergic to penicillins. Macrolides bind to 50S ribosomalsubunit and disrupt protein synthesis.

Ketolides are a class of macrolide antibiotics that are derived fromerythromycin. Ketolides are formed by substituting the cladinose sugarof erythromycin with a keto-group and attaching a cyclic carbamate groupto the lactone ring. Ketolides inhibit protein synthesis by binding toribosomes and are broader spectrum antibiotics compared to macrolides.

Lincosamines have similar mechanism of action to macrolides and inhibitprotein synthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome.

Non-limiting examples of macrolides and lincosamines includeazithromycin, clarithromycin, clindamycin, dirithromycin, erythromycin,lincomycin, telithromycin, and troleandomycin.

Glycopeptides

Glycopeptides are a class of antibiotics that consist of glycosylatedcyclic or polycyclic nonribosomal peptide. Glycopeptides inhibit thebiosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to peptidoglycanprecursors.

Non-limiting examples of glycopeptides include dalbavancin, oritavancin,telavancin, teicoplanin and vancomycin.

Rifamycins

Rifamycins are a class of antibiotics that bind to DNA-dependent RNApolymerase and inhibit the initiation of RNA synthesis.

Non-limiting examples of rifamycins include rifabutin, rifampin, andrifapentine.

Oxazolidonones

Oxazolidinones are a class of antibiotics that inhibits proteinsynthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome to preventtranslation.

A non-limiting example of oxazolidinones includes linezolid.

Tetracyclines

Tetracyclines are a class of antibiotics that inhibit cell growth byinhibiting protein synthesis, specifically translation (i.e., blockingthe binding of tRNA to the 30S ribosomal subunit). Tetracyclines arebroad spectrum antibiotics, but because the interaction of tetracyclineswith the ribosome is weak and reversible, tetracycline is abacteriostatic antibiotic. Resistance to tetracyclines results from oneof two mechanisms: efflux or ribosomal protection. Efflux occurs when aresistance gene encodes a membrane protein that can actively pumptetracycline out of the cell. Ribosomal protection occurs when aresistance gene encodes a protein that binds to the ribosome andprevents tetracycline from binding to the ribosome.

Non-limiting examples of tetracyclines include demeclocycline,doxycycline, doxycycline hyclate, methacycline, minocycline,oxytetracycline, tetracycline, and chlortetracycline.

Aminoglycosides

Aminoglycosides are class of antibiotics containing an aminocyclitolring and one or more amino sugars. Aminoglycosides inhibit bacterialprotein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the ribosomes (e.g., theinterface between the 30S and 50S subunit and additional sites on theindividual subunits). Depending on where the aminoglycoside binds theribosome, the antibiotic may prevent polysome formation or misreading ofthe mRNA. Aminoglycosides may be used to treat many gram-negative andgram-positive bacteria. Resistance to aminoglycosides may occur if thereis a mutation in a ribosome binding site, decreased uptake of theantibiotic into the bacterial cell, or enzymatic modification (e.g.,phosphorylation or acetylation) of the antibiotic.

Non-limiting examples of aminoglycosides include amikacin, amikacinsulfate, gentamicin, gentamicin sulfate, kanamycin, metilmicin,neomycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, and paromomycin.

Streptogramins

Streptogramins are a class of natural cyclic peptide antibiotics thatinhibit bacterial growth. Streptogramins consist of at least twostructurally unrelated molecules: group A streptogramins (macrolactones)and group B streptrogramins (cycli hexadepsipeptides). In someembodiments, Groups A and B act synergistically to inhibit proteinsynthesis.

A non-limiting example of streptogramins includesquinopristin+dalfopristin.

Sulfonamides

Sulfonamides, which are also known as sulfa drugs, are a class ofantibiotics derived from sulfonic acid. Sulfonamides are competitiveinhibitors of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), a substrate of the enzymedihyropteroate synthetase, and thus, inhibit bacterial synthesis offolic acid. Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic against a wide-spectrum ofgram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Non-limiting examples of sulfonamides include mafenide, silversulfadiazine, sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole,sulfasalazine, sulfanilamide, sulfisoxazole,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and sulfamethizole.

Others

Non-limiting examples of other antibiotic agents include bacitracin,chloramphenicol, colistemetate, fosfomycin, isoniazid, methenamine,metronidazol, mupirocin, nitrofurantoin, nitrofurazone, novobiocin,polymyxin B, spectinomycin, trimethoprim, colistin, cycloserine,capreomycin, pyrazinamide, para-aminosalicyclic acid, erythromycinethylsuccinate+sulfisoxazole, and tigecycline.

The anti-infective agents described herein may also be used to inhibitaspartate semidlehyde dehydrogenase, deoxyuridine 5′-triphosphatenucleotidohydrolase, farnesyl disphosphate synthase, guanylate kinase,NH3-dependent NAD synthetase, hydroxymethyglutaryl-CoA reductase,peptide deformylase, peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase, phosphodiesterase,putative methylase yhhF, ribose-phosphate 3-epimerase, ribose-phosphatepryo-phosphokinase, thymidylate kinase, and xanthine phosphoribosyltransferase.

Toxicology of Compounds

Acute toxicity can be assessed using increasing doses in mice androdents. Exploratory acute toxicity in mice and/or rats after singledose may be undertaken to begin estimation of the therapeutic window ofinhibitors and to identify the potential target organis of toxicity.These studies may be combined with routine PK measurements to assureproper dosages were achieved. Generally 3-4 doses will be chosen thatare estimated to span a range having no effect through to higher dosesthat cause major toxic, but non-lethal, effects.

Resistance Frequencies and Mechanisms of Compounds

In vitro resistance frequencies in bacteria of interest can be estimatedfor compounds of formula I. Experiments can determine whether resistantisolates arise when challenged to grow on solid media at 1×, 2× and4×MIC concentrations. For example with respect to S. aureus or E. coli,the experiments may use several recent clinical isolates ofmethicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant S. aureus and alaboratory strain of E. coli with acrA efflux pump defect. In addition,experiments may use several characterized triclosan-resistant S. aureusstrains. The MICs of resistant strains isolated in this manner can thenbe determined. Subsequent experiments can determine whether resistantstrains arise after serial passage of the strains in 0.5×MICconcentrations of each lead compound.

Mechanism of resistance may be determined in S. aureus laboratorystrain, RN450 and in an E. coli laboratory strain carrying an acrAefflux pump mutation. Both high dose challenge (4×MIC) and sub-MICserial passage may be used to obtain spontaneously arising resistantisolates. If no isolates are obtained with reasonable frequencies,chemical and physical mutagenesis methods can be used to obtainresistant isolates. The fabI gene from the chromosome of resistantisolates may be PCR amplified, then may be sequenced to determinewhether changes in the FabI protein caused resistance. Triplicate PCRamplifications and sequences may be performed to assure that theobserved sequence changes are correct, and did not arise from PCR errorsduring amplification. Strains carrying resistance mutations outside ofthe gene of interest may be documented and saved, characterized fortheir effects on susceptibilities of other antibiotics as evidence ofpossible efflux-mediated resistance mechanisms, characterized for theirability to alter compounds characterized for their effects on theexpression of the specific mRNA and FabI protein.

Cloning of S. aureus FabI

The fabI gene was cloned from the chromosomal DNA of S. aureus strainWCUH29 using the polymerase chain reaction. Amplification was performedusing Taq DNA polymerase (BRL) and the following primers:5′-CGCCTCGAGATGTTAAATCTTGAAAACAAAACATATGTC-3′ and5′-CGCGGATCCAATCAAGTCAGGTTGAAATATCCA-3′ (XhoI and BamHI sitesunderlined). The resulting fragment was then digested with XhoI andBamHI and ligated into XhoI- and BamHI-digested expression vectorpET-16b (Novagen), producing pET-His₁₀-fabI. The gene sequence of fabIwas confirmed by automated cycle sequencing using an Applied Biosystemsmodel 377 machine. The untagged version of pET-fabI was constructed bydigesting pET-His₁₀-fabI with NcoI and NdeI to remove a 97 bp fragmentencoding the His 10 tag, the factor Xa cleavage site and the first 8amino acids of FabI, and replacing it with a linker encoding the first 8amino acids of FabI plus a glycine residue between the initiatormethionine and the lysine at position 2. This plasmid was calledpET-fabI. The linker was made by annealing the following twooligonucleotides: 5′-CATGGGCTTAAATCTTGAAAACAAAACA-3′ and5′-TATGTTTTGTTTTCAAGATTTAAGCC-3′. The linker sequence in pET-fabI wasconfirmed by dideoxy sequencing. Only native FabI was used for compoundevaluation. For overproduction of native FabI, plasmid pET-fabI wastransformed into BL21(DE3) (Novagen) cells, to form strainBL21(DE3):pET-fabI.

Purification of S. aureus FabI

S. aureus FabI was expressed as soluble protein to 10% of total cellprotein, 400 g cells being recovered from 15 L fermentation in tryptonephosphate medium. The cells were lysed and the sample centrifuged. Theresulting supernatant was filtered and purified using three consecutivechromatography columns: ion-exchange (Sourse 15Q), dye-affinity (Bluesepharose), and size exclusion chromatography columns (Superose 12).After each column the FabI containing fractions were pooled,concentrated, and checked for purity and biological activity.

Cloning/Expression Haemophilus influenzae FabI

The FabI gene was PCR amplified from Haemophilus influenzae (Q1) genomicDNA. Oligonucleotide primers were designed with unique restriction sitesat both the N′ and C′ terminal ends of the gene to allow efficientsub-cloning into the expression vector pPROLar. FORWARD PRIMER      KpnI 5′ GCGGTACCCATGCGCTTGGTTTTCTTAGAAATATTG ′3 REVERSE PRIMER      NotI 5′ GCGGCCGCTTATTCTTCGCCTAATTCGCCCATTGC ′3PCR amplification was performed using Pfu Turbo DNA polymerase as perthe instructions of the manufacturer (Stratagene). The following cyclingconditions were used: 95° C. for 3 minutes followed by 30 cycles of 94°C. 1 minute, 55° C. 1 minute and 72° C. 3 minutes. A final extension at72° C. for 5 minutes was carried out. PCR products of expected size forHaemophilus influenzae FabI were cloned into the PCR cloning vector TOPOTA 2.1 as per instructions of the manufacturer (Invitrogen). Thefidelity of the presumptive PCR amplified Haemophilus influenzae FabIgene was confirmed by DNA sequencing on both strands using an ABI 377Automative DNA Sequencer (Applied Biosystems). pPROLar was digested withKpnI and NotI restriction endonucleases using conditions as recommendedby the supplier (New England Biolabs). Purification of the linearplasmid, was achieved using agarose gel purification and the Qia-quickgel purification kit as per the protocol supplied by the manufacturer(Qiagen). The Haemophilus influenzae FabI gene was excised from TOPO TA2.1 by KpnI and NotI restriction endonuclease digestion and purified asabove. Subsequent fragment/vector ligations were carried out using T4DNA ligase, using conditions supplied by the manufacturer (Promega).

Transformations into E. coli TOP 10 competent cells are performed usingthe protocol as supplied by the manufacturer (Invitrogen). Verificationof the resultant clones are carried out using colony PCR and restrictionendonuclease digestion. Positive clones were then transformed into theexpression strain E. coli DH5αPRO, which expresses AraC in addition tothe lac repressor.

Subsequent clones are then evaluated for expression at small-scale usingthe conditions as recommended by the manufacturer (Clontech). Expressionanalysis showed over-expressed protein bands of correct size forHaemophilus influenzae FabI clearly visible by SDS PAGE. Proteinidentity was further confirmed by peptide mass fingerprinting. Furtheranalysis by N-terminal Amino Acid sequencing of the purified proteinshowed that the N-terminus starts 35 residues downstream of thepresumptive initiation codon. DNA sequence analysis also highlighted thepresence of a ribosome binding site upstream and correctly spaced fromthe new initiation codon. These findings match perfectly with E. coliFabI and the protein is also now a similar size to other FabIs. Theover-expression construct has managed to use the correct ribosomebinding site and start at the correct ATG to give the correct protein.

Purification of H. influenzae FabI

One liter of cells containing the H. influenzae FabI expressionconstruct were grown to an OD600 of 0.6. Expression was induced asdescribed above and the cells were grown for a further 3 h and thenharvested. The cell pellet was re-suspended in 10 ml 50 mM Tris pH 7.5,1 mM PMSF, 1 mM benzamidine, 1 mM DTT (buffer A) and lysed bysonication. Cell debris was removed by centrifugation. The supernatantwas loaded onto a Hi-load Q (16/10) column (Pharmacia) equilibrated inbuffer A. Protein was eluted over a 200 mL gradient of 0-100% buffer B,where buffer B is buffer A+1 M KCl. Fractions containing FabI wereidentified by SDS PAGE and by their FabI activity and pooled.

1.5 M ammonium sulfate was added to the pooled fractions and these werethen loaded onto a Hi-load phenyl sepharose (16/10) column (Pharmacia)equilibrated in 50 mM Tris pH 7.5, 1 mM PMSF, 1 mM benzamidine, 1 mMDTT, 1.5 M ammonium sulfate. Proteins were eluted with a gradient ofammonium sulfate (1.5 to 0 M) over 200 mL. Fractions containing FabIwere identified as above and pooled. The pooled fractions were bufferexchanged into 100 mM Tris, pH 7.5, 2 mM DTT and glycerol was then addedto 50%. The protein was stored at −20° C. The identity of the proteinwas confirmed by N-terminal sequencing and MALDI mass spectrometry.

Cloning of E. coli FabI

A PCR fragment of correct size for E. coli FabI was PCR amplified fromE. coli chromosomal DNA, subcloned into the TOPO TA cloning vector, andverified by colony PCR+restriction endonuclease analysis. Thepresumptive E. coli FabI PCR fragment was subcloned into the expressionvector pBluePet. The FabI clone was transformed into E. coli strainBL21(DE3). Small Scale expression studies show an over-expressed proteinband of correct molecular weight (˜28 Kda) for E. coli FabI clearlyvisible following Coomassie staining of SDS PAGE gels. DNA sequencing ofthe E. coli FabI expression constructs illustrated that no errors wereapparent. N′ terminal amino acid sequencing has confirmed theover-expressed protein band to be E. coli FabI.

Purification of E. coli FabI

E. coli FabI was expressed as soluble protein to 15% of total cellprotein, 120 g cells being recovered from 3 L fermentation in shakeflasks in modified terrific broth. The cells were lysed and the samplecentrifuged. The resulting supernatant was filtered and purified usingthree consecutive chromatography columns: ion-exchange (Sourse 15Q),dye-affinity (blue sepharose), and size exclusion (superose 12). Aftereach column the FabI containing fractions were pooled, concentrated andchecked for purity and biological activity.

S aureus FabI Enzyme Inhibition Assay (NADH)

Assays were carried out in half-area, 96-well microtitre plates.Compounds were evaluated in 50-uL assay mixtures containing 100 mMNaADA, pH 6.5 (ADA=N-[2-acetamido]-2-iminodiacetic acid), 4% glycerol,0.25 mM crotonoyl CoA, 1 mM NADH, and an appropriate dilution of S.aureus FabI. Inhibitors were typically varied over the range of 0.01-10uM. The consumption of NADH was monitored for 20 minutes at 30° C. byfollowing the change in absorbance at 340 nm. Initial velocities wereestimated from an exponential fit of the non-linear progress curvesrepresented by the slope of the tangent at t=0 min. IC₅₀'s wereestimated from a fit of the initial velocities to a standard,4-parameter model and are typically reported as the mean±S.D. ofduplicate determinations. Triclosan, a commercial antibacterial agentand inhibitor of FabI, is included in all assays as a positive control.Compounds of this invention have IC₅₀'s from about 5.0 micromolar toabout 0.05 micromolar or less.

H. influenzae FabI Enzyme Inhibition Assay

Assays are carried out in half-area, 96-well microtiter plates.Compounds are evaluated in 150-uL assay mixtures containing 100 mM MES,51 mM diethanolamine, 51 mM triethanolamine, pH 6.5(MES=2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid), 4% glycerol, 25 uMcrotonoyl-ACP, 50 uM NADH, and an appropriate dilution of H. influenzaeFabI (approximately 20 nM). Inhibitors are typically varied over therange of 0.01-10 uM. The consumption of NADH is monitored for 20 minutesat 30° C. by following the change in absorbance at 340 nm. Initialvelocities are estimated from an exponential fit of the non-linearprogress curves. IC50's are estimated from a fit of the initialvelocities to a standard, 4-parameter model, and are typically reportedas the mean±S.D. of duplicate determinations. The apparent Ki iscalculated assuming the inhibition is competitive with crotonoyl-ACP. Aproprietary lead compound is currently included in all assays as apositive control.

E. coli FabI Enzyme Inhibition Assay

Assays were carried out in half-area, 96-well microtitre plates.Compounds were evaluated in 150-uL assay mixtures containing 100 mMNaADA, pH 6.5 (ADA=N-[2-acetamido]-2-iminodiacetic acid), 4% glycerol,0.25 mM crotonoyl CoA, 50 uM NADH, and an appropriate dilution of E.coli FabI. Inhibitors were typically varied over the range of 0.01-10uM. The consumption of NADH was monitored for 20 minutes at 30° C. byfollowing the change in absorbance at 340 nm. Initial velocities wereestimated from an exponential fit of the non-linear progress curvesrepresented by the slope of the tangent at t=0 min. IC₅₀'s wereestimated from a fit of the initial velocities to a standard,4-parameter model and are typically reported as the mean±S.D. ofduplicate determinations. Triclosan, a commercial antibacterial agentand inhibitor of FabI, is currently included in all assays as a positivecontrol. Compounds of this invention may have IC₅₀'s from about 100.0micromolar to about 0.05 micromolar.

Preparation and Purification of Crotonoyl-ACP

Reactions contained 5 mg/mL E. coli apo-ACP, 0.8 mM crotonoyl-CoA(Fluka), 10 mM MgCl₂, and 30 uM S. pneumoniae ACP synthase in 50 mMNaHEPES, pH 7.5. The mixture was gently mixed on a magnetic stirrer at23° C. for 2 hr, and the reaction was terminated by the addition of 15mM EDTA. The reaction mixture was filtered through a 0.2 micron filter(Millipore) and applied to a MonoQ column (Pharmacia) equilibrated with20 mM Tris-Cl, pH 7.5. The column was washed with buffer until allnon-adherent material was removed (as observed by UV detection), and thecrotonoyl-ACP was eluted with a linear gradient of 0 to 400 mM NaCl.

S. aureus FabI Enzyme Inhibition Assay Using Crotonoyl-ACP

Assays are carried out in half-area, 96-well microtitre plates.Compounds are evaluated in 150 uL assay mixtures containing 100 mMNaADA, pH 6.5 (ADA=N-(2-acetamido)-2-iminodiacetic acid), 4% glycerol,25 uM crotonoyl-ACP, 50 uM NADPH, and an appropriate dilution of S.aureus Fab I (approximately 20 nM). Inhibitors are typically varied overthe range of 0.01-10 uM. The consumption of NADPH is monitored for 20minutes at 30° C. by following the change in absorbance at 340 nm.Initial velocities are estimated from a linear fit of the progresscurves. IC50's are estimated from a fit of the initial velocities to astandard, 4-parameter model (Equation 1) and are typically reported asthe mean±S.D. of duplicate determinations. Compounds of this inventionin this assay have IC₅₀'s from about 100.0 micromolar to about 0.04micromolar. The apparent Ki is calculated from Equation 2 assuming theinhibition is competitve with crotonoyl-ACP.v=Range/(1+[I]/IC50)s+Background  Equation 1Ki(app)=IC50/(1+[S]/Ks)  Equation 2Antimicrobial Activity Assay

Whole-cell antimicrobial activity was determined by broth microdilutionusing the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS)recommended procedure, Document M7-A4, “Methods for DilutionSusceptibility Tests for Bacteria that Grow Aerobically”. The compoundwas tested in serial two-fold dilutions ranging from 0.06 to 64 mcg/mL.A panel of 12 strains were evaluated in the assay. This panel consistedof the following laboratory strains: Staphylococcus aureus Oxford,Streptococcus pneumoniae R6, Streptococcus pyogenes CN10, Enterococcusfaecalis I, Haemophilus influenzae Q1, Escherichia coli DC0, E. coliESS, E. coli 7623 (AcrAB⁺) E. coli 120 (AcrAB⁻) Klebsiella pneumoniaeE70, Pseudomonas aeruginosa K799 wt and Candida albicans GRI 681. Theminimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined as the lowestconcentration of compound that inhibited visible growth. A mirror readerwas used to assist in determining the MIC endpoint.

One skilled in the art would consider any antibacterial compositions ofthe present invention with a MIC of less than 256 μg/mL to be apotential lead composition. The antibacterial compositions used in theantimicrobial assays may have a MIC value of less than 128 μg/mL. Saidcompositions may have a MIC value of less than 64 μg/mL.

Method for Checkerboard Combination Studies

The combination experiments were performed and the results wereinterpreted using the checkerboard method as described in Eliopoulous,G. M., and R. C. Moellering, 1996, Antimicrobial combinations, p.330-396, In V. Lorian (ed.), Antibiotics in laboratory medicine, 4thed., The Williams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, Md., in 96-well microtiterplates. Compound A was serially diluted along the x-axis of the testplate to a final volume of 50 μl, and compound B was serially diluted ina separate transfer plate. Dilutions in both plates were made in CAMHB(cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton broth) for Staphylococci and in CAMHB+5%sheep blood for Streptococci. Aliquots (50 μl) of Compound B weretransferred to the test plate along the y-axis thereby achieving acheckerboard matrix of antimicrobial combinations (100 μl total volume)as in FIG. 4. The first column and last row (shaded in FIG. 4) containedonly compound B or compound A, respectively. Plates were then inoculatedwith 10 μl of the test microorganism and MICs were determined accordingto NCCLS guidelines (see National Committee for Clinical LaboratoryStandards, 2000, Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testsfor Bacteria That Grow Aerobically—Fifth Edition, Approved StandardM7-A5, NCCLS, Wayne, Pa., USA.)

Data analysis was performed as follows and according to Eliopoulous, G.M., and R. C. Moellering, 1996, Antimicrobial combinations, p. 330-396,In V. Lorian (ed.), Antibiotics in laboratory medicine, 4th ed., TheWilliams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, Md. First individual FIC values foreach combination in a plate were calculated:FIC (Fractional Inhibitory Concentration)=FICA+FICB

-   -   FICA=MICA+B/MICA i.e. the MIC of combination of compound        A+compound B divided by the MIC of compound A alone.    -   FICB=MICB+A/MICB i.e. the MIC of combination of compound        B+compound A divided by the MIC of compound B alone.

FIC values were calculated only for combinations that enableddetermination of a true MIC (e.g. not > or <= values). FIC indexes werethen calculated as the average of individual FIC values for eachcombination plate.

A summary of the FIC index values is presented below in Tables 1 and 2.Table 3 indicates combination time-kill kinetics for two bacterialstrains. TABLE 1 Summary of combination MICs with compounds of formulasI-III and other antibiotics using the checkerboard method. AntibioticFIC Index Strains^(a) A B C D E F G Vancomycin S. aureus 29213 ≧0.5 ≦ 2ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND 1 S. aureus 43300^(b) ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ≧0.5≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 0.75 S. epidermidis 39 <0.5 ND ND <0.5≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND Rifampicin S. aureus 29213 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦2 ND 0.8 S. aureus 43300^(b) ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND 0.75 S.epidermidis 39 <0.5 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND Gentamcin S. aureus29213 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.3 S. aureus 43300^(b) ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND <0.5 NDND 0.4 Tetracycline S. aureus 29213 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND 2 S.aureus 43300^(b) ND ND ND ND ND ND 1 Ceftriaxone S. aureus 29213 ≧0.5 ≦2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND S. aureus 43300^(b) ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND NDS. pneumoniae 49619 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND Cefuroxime S. aureus 29213≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND 0.8 S. aureus 43300^(b) ND ND ≧0.5 ≦2 ND ND ND 0.5 S. pneumoniae 49619 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND ND CefotaximeS. aureus 29213 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND S. aureus 43300^(b)ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND ND S. pneumoniae 49619 ND ND ≧0.5 ≦ 2 ND ND NDLinezolid S. aureus 29213 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.5 S. aureus 43300^(b) NDND ND ND ND ND 0.5 Erythromycin S. aureus 29213 ND ND ND ND ND ND 2Nafcillin S. aureus 29213 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.8 S. aureus 43300^(b) NDND ND ND ND ND 0.7 Cloxacillin S. aureus 29213 ND ND ND ND ND ND 2 S.aureus 43300^(b) ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.75 Levofloxacin S. aureus 29213 NDND ND ND ND ND 1 S. aureus 43300^(b) ND ND ND ND ND ND 2^(a)Bacterial species are Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcusepidermidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.^(b) S. aureus strain 43300 is a methicillin-resistant (MRSA) strain.FIC index intrepretation is ≦0.5 = synergy; >0.5 ≦ 2 = additivity; >2 ≦4 = indifference; and >4 = antagonism.

TABLE 2 Summary of combination MIC with compound G and commercialantibiotics against clinical bacterial isolates. AzithromycinCeftriaxone Cefuroxime Gatifloxacin Levofloxacin Meropenem PenicillinSpecies Strain FIC^(a) E. coli EC_25922 0.7 <2 0.6 E. faecalisEF_A6221420^(b) <2 <2 <2 <2 H. influenzae HI_49247 <2 P. aeruginosaPA_27853 <2 <2 S. aureus SA_29213^(b) 0.6 <2 <2 1 0.7 SA_A6250596^(b) <2<2 <2 1 1 <2 <2 SA_A7080336^(b) 0.6 0.6 S. epidermidis SE_A7100750^(b) 1<2 0.6 S. mitis SMI_116 <2 <2 <2 <2 S. pneumoniae SP_22257^(b) <2SP_22425^(b) <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 S. pyogenes SPY_20015 <2 SPY_20061^(b) <2 <2^(a)FIC index: ≦0.5 = synergy; >0.5 ≦ 2 = additivity; >2 ≦ 4 =indifference; >4 = antagonism^(b)Phenotype of indicated strain: E. faecalis strain EF_A6221420, VRE;S. aureus strain SA_29213, MSSA; S. aureus strain SA_A6250596, MRSA-MDR;S. aureus strain SA_A7080336, MRSA; S. epidermidis strain SE_A7100750,MRSE CipR; S. pneumoniae# strain SP_22257, PenR EryS ClinS; S. pneumoniae strain SP_22425, PenREryR ClinR; and S. pyogenes strain SPY_20061, EryS.

TABLE 3 Summary of combination time-kill kinetics for S. pneumoniae andE. faecalis strains. Combination Time-kill kinetics for S. pneumoniae22425 logCFU/ml at Time (hr): ΔlogCFU/ml Compound Combination 0 2 6 24(24-0 hr) Growth Control 5.10 5.68 7.11 7.55 2.46 Compound G (0.03ug/ml) 5.20 5.63 7.25 7.61 2.41 Compound G (1 ug/ml) 5.12 5.61 7.18 7.582.45 Gatifloxacin - 4 × MIC (2 ug/ml) 5.18 4.26 2.77 1.70* −3.48Gatifloxacin - 4 × MIC + Compound G (0.03 ug/ml) 5.14 4.17 2.58 1.70*−3.44 Gatifloxacin - 4 × MIC + Compound G (1 ug/ml) 5.19 4.23 2.67 1.70*−3.49 Combination Time-kill kinetics for S. pneumoniae 22257 logCFU/mlat Time (hr): ΔlogCFU/ml Compound Combination 0 3 6 8 24 (24-0 hr)Growth Control 6.45 8.35 9.03 9.61 9.69 3.24 Compound G (0.03 ug/ml)6.41 8.31 9.23 9.32 9.68 3.26 Compound G (1 ug/ml) 6.43 8.30 9.33 9.479.68 3.25 Azithromycin - 4 × MIC (0.12 ug/ml) 6.35 4.53 3.39 1.70* 1.70*−4.65 Azithromycin - 4 × MIC + Compound G 6.41 4.49 3.47 1.70* 1.70*−4.72 (0.03 ug/ml) Azithromycin - 4 × MIC + Compound G (1 ug/ml) 6.324.58 3.46 1.70* 1.70* −4.62 Growth Control 6.39 8.23 9.47 9.36 9.70 3.31Compound G (0.03 ug/ml) 6.20 8.15 9.35 9.32 9.65 3.45 Compound G (1ug/ml) 6.30 8.17 9.20 9.41 9.71 3.40 Cefuroxime - 4 × MIC (8 ug/ml) 6.391.92 1.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.69 Cefuroxime - 4 × MIC + Compound G 6.32 2.001.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.62 (0.03 ug/ml) Cefuroxime - 4 × MIC + Compound G (1ug/ml) 6.25 1.92 1.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.55 Growth Control 6.39 8.23 9.479.36 9.70 3.31 Compound G (0.03 ug/ml) 6.20 8.15 9.35 9.32 9.65 3.45Compound G (1 ug/ml) 6.30 8.17 9.20 9.41 9.71 3.40 Cefuroxime - 4 × MIC(8 ug/ml) 6.39 1.92 1.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.69 Cefuroxime - 4 × MIC +Compound G 6.32 2.00 1.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.62 (0.03 ug/ml) Cefuroxime - 4× MIC + Compound G (1 ug/ml) 6.25 1.92 1.70 1.70* 1.70* −4.55Combination Time-kill kinetics for E. faecalis A6221420 logCFU/ml atTime (hr): ΔlogCFU/ml Compound Combination 0 2 4 8 24 (24-0 hr) GrowthControl 5.09 6.12 6.49 9.88 9.91 4.82 Compound G (0.03 ug/ml) 5.10 6.036.42 9.88 9.91 4.81 Compound G (1 ug/ml) 5.12 5.93 6.53 9.76 9.91 4.79Meropenem - 4 × MIC (16 ug/ml) 5.12 4.31 3.41 2.67 1.70* −3.43Meropenem - 4 × MIC + Compound G 5.05 4.24 3.38 2.64 1.92 −3.13 (0.03ug/ml) Meropenem - 4 × MIC + Compound G (1 ug/ml) 5.07 4.26 3.34 2.601.82 −3.25*at lower limit of detectionDosages

The dosage of any compositions of the present invention will varydepending on the symptoms, age and body weight of the patient, thenature and severity of the disorder to be treated or prevented, theroute of administration, and the form of the subject composition. Any ofthe subject formulations may be administered in a single dose or individed doses. Dosages for the compositions of the present invention maybe readily determined by techniques known to those of skill in the artor as taught herein.

In certain embodiments, the dosage of the subject compounds willgenerally be in the range of about 0.01 ng to about 10 g per kg bodyweight, specifically in the range of about 1 ng to about 0.1 g per kg,and more specifically in the range of about 100 ng to about 10 mg perkg.

An effective dose or amount, and any possible affects on the timing ofadministration of the formulation, may need to be identified for anyparticular composition of the present invention. This may beaccomplished by routine experiment as described herein, using one ormore groups of animals (preferably at least 5 animals per group), or inhuman trials if appropriate. The effectiveness of any subjectcomposition and method of treatment or prevention may be assessed byadministering the composition and assessing the effect of theadministration by measuring one or more applicable indices, andcomparing the post-treatment values of these indices to the values ofthe same indices prior to treatment.

The precise time of administration and amount of any particular subjectcomposition that will yield the most effective treatment in a givenpatient will depend upon the activity, pharmacokinetics, andbioavailability of a subject composition, physiological condition of thepatient (including age, sex, disease type and stage, general physicalcondition, responsiveness to a given dosage and type of medication),route of administration, and the like. The guidelines presented hereinmay be used to optimize the treatment, e.g., determining the optimumtime and/or amount of administration, which will require no more thanroutine experimentation consisting of monitoring the subject andadjusting the dosage and/or timing.

While the subject is being treated, the health of the patient may bemonitored by measuring one or more of the relevant indices atpredetermined times during the treatment period. Treatment, includingcomposition, amounts, times of administration and formulation, may beoptimized according to the results of such monitoring. The patient maybe periodically reevaluated to determine the extent of improvement bymeasuring the same parameters. Adjustments to the amount(s) of subjectcomposition administered and possibly to the time of administration maybe made based on these reevaluations.

Treatment may be initiated with smaller dosages which are less than theoptimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage may be increased bysmall increments until the optimum therapeutic effect is attained.

The use of the subject compositions may reduce the required dosage forany individual agent contained in the compositions (e.g., the FabIinhibitor) because the onset and duration of effect of the differentagents may be complimentary. For example, the dosage may be selected tomodulate metabolism of the bacteria in such a way as to inhibit or stopgrowth of said bacteria or by killing said bacteria. The skilled artisanmay identify this amount as provided herein as well as by using othermethods known in the art.

Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of subject compositions may bedetermined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in cell cultures orexperimental animals, e.g., for determining the LD₅₀ and the ED₅₀.

The data obtained from the cell culture assays and animal studies may beused in formulating a range of dosage for use in humans. The dosage ofany subject composition lies preferably within a range of circulatingconcentrations that include the ED₅₀ with little or no toxicity. Thedosage may vary within this range depending upon the dosage formemployed and the route of administration utilized. For compositions ofthe present invention, the therapeutically effective dose may beestimated initially from cell culture assays.

Formulation

The antibacterial compositions of the present invention may beadministered by various means, depending on their intended use, as iswell known in the art. For example, if compositions of the presentinvention are to be administered orally, they may be formulated astablets, capsules, granules, powders or syrups. Alternatively,formulations of the present invention may be administered parenterallyas injections (intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous), dropinfusion preparations or suppositories. For application by theophthalmic mucous membrane route, compositions of the present inventionmay be formulated as eyedrops or eye ointments, for example, formulatedas micronized suspensions in isotonic, pH adjusted saline, withoptionally, for example a preservative, or formulated in an ointmentsuch as petrolatum. These formulations may be prepared by conventionalmeans, and, if desired, the compositions may be mixed with anyconventional additive, such as an excipient, a binder, a disintegratingagent, a lubricant, a corrigent, a solubilizing agent, a suspension aid,an emulsifying agent or a coating agent.

The ratio between the FabI inhibitor and the at least one otherantibacterial agent may vary within relatively broad ranges and will bedependent on the intended use. It is contemplated that the compositionsof the present invention may comprise a ratio in the range of about0.01:1 to 1:100 between the FabI inhibitor and the bioactive agent. Inother embodiments, ratios of Fab I inhibitor to anti-infective agent byweight may range from about 1:10 to about 50:1, or from about 1:5 toabout 20:1, or about 1:1 to about 15:1, e.g. about 12:1. In certainembodiments, the two or more agents in the subject compositions worksynergistically.

In formulations of the subject invention, wetting agents, emulsifiersand lubricants, such as sodium lauryl sulfate and magnesium stearate, aswell as coloring agents, release agents, coating agents, sweetening,flavoring and perfuming agents, preservatives and antioxidants may bepresent in the formulated compositions. Such formulations may includefurther various antibacterial and antifungal agents, for example,paraben, chlorobutanol, phenol sorbic acid, and the like.

Subject compositions may be suitable for oral, nasal, topical (includingbuccal and sublingual), rectal, vaginal, aerosol and/or parenteraladministration. The formulations may conveniently be presented in unitdosage form and may be prepared by any methods well known in the art ofpharmacy. The amount of composition that may be combined with a carriermaterial to produce a single dose vary depending upon the subject beingtreated, and the particular mode of administration. For administrationby inhalation for example, compositions disclosed hereing may bedelivered through an aerosol spray in the form of for example, asolution, dry powder or cream.

Methods of preparing these formulations include the step of bringinginto association compositions of the present invention with the carrierand, optionally, one or more accessory ingredients. In general, theformulations are prepared by uniformly and intimately bringing intoassociation agents with liquid carriers, or finely divided solidcarriers, or both, and then, if necessary, shaping the product.

Formulations suitable for oral administration may be in the form ofcapsules, cachets, pills, tablets, lozenges (using a flavored basis,usually sucrose and acacia or tragacanth), powders, granules, or as asolution or a suspension in an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid, or as anoil-in-water or water-in-oil liquid emulsion, or as an elixir or syrup,or as pastilles (using an inert base, such as gelatin and glycerin, orsucrose and acacia), each containing a predetermined amount of a subjectcomposition thereof as an active ingredient. Compositions of the presentinvention may also be administered as a bolus, electuary, or paste.

In solid dosage forms for oral administration (capsules, tablets, pills,dragees, powders, granules and the like), the subject composition ismixed with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, such assodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate, and/or any of the following: (1)fillers or extenders, such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose,mannitol, and/or silicic acid; (2) binders, such as, for example,carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinyl pyrrolidone,sucrose and/or acacia; (3) humectants, such as glycerol; (4)disintegrating agents, such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potato ortapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate;(5) solution retarding agents, such as paraffin; (6) absorptionaccelerators, such as quaternary ammonium compounds; (7) wetting agents,such as, for example, acetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate; (8)absorbents, such as kaolin and bentonite clay; (9) lubricants, such atalc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols,sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and (10) coloring agents.In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the compositions may alsocomprise buffering agents. Solid compositions of a similar type may alsobe employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules usingsuch excipients as lactose or milk sugars, as well as high molecularweight polyethylene glycols and the like.

A tablet may be made by compression or molding, optionally with one ormore accessory ingredients. Compressed tablets may be prepared usingbinder (for example, gelatin or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose),lubricant, inert diluent, preservative, disintegrant (for example,sodium starch glycolate or cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose),surface-active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets may be made bymolding in a suitable machine a mixture of the subject compositionmoistened with an inert liquid diluent. Tablets, and other solid dosageforms, such as dragees, capsules, pills and granules, may optionally bescored or prepared with coatings and shells, such as enteric coatingsand other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical-formulating art.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include pharmaceuticallyacceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups andelixirs. In addition to the subject composition, the liquid dosage formsmay contain inert diluents commonly used in the art, such as, forexample, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers,such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethylacetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butyleneglycol, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive,castor and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofuryl alcohol, polyethyleneglycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.

Suspensions, in addition to the subject composition, may containsuspending agents as, for example, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols,polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystallinecellulose, aluminum metahydroxide, bentonite, agar-agar and tragacanth,and mixtures thereof.

Formulations for rectal or vaginal administration may be presented as asuppository, which may be prepared by mixing a subject composition withone or more suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers comprising,for example, cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol, a suppository wax or asalicylate, and which is solid at room temperature, but liquid at bodytemperature and, therefore, will melt in the body cavity and release theactive agent. Formulations which are suitable for vaginal administrationalso include pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes, foams or sprayformulations containing such carriers as are known in the art to beappropriate.

Dosage forms for transdermal administration of a subject compositionincludes powders, sprays, ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels,solutions, patches and inhalants. The active component may be mixedunder sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, andwith any preservatives, buffers, or propellants which may be required.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition to asubject composition, excipients, such as animal and vegetable fats,oils, waxes, paraffins, starch, tragacanth, cellulose derivatives,polyethylene glycols, silicones, bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zincoxide, or mixtures thereof.

Powders and sprays may contain, in addition to a subject composition,excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminum hydroxide,calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of these substances.Sprays may additionally contain customary propellants, such aschlorofluorohydrocarbons and volatile unsubstituted hydrocarbons, suchas butane and propane.

Compositions of the present invention may alternatively be administeredby aerosol. This is accomplished by preparing an aqueous aerosol,liposomal preparation or solid particles containing the compound. Anon-aqueous (e.g., fluorocarbon propellant) suspension could be used.Sonic nebulizers may be used because they minimize exposing the agent toshear, which may result in degradation of the compounds contained in thesubject compositions.

Ordinarily, an aqueous aerosol is made by formulating an aqueoussolution or suspension of a subject composition together withconventional pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and stabilizers. Thecarriers and stabilizers vary with the requirements of the particularsubject composition, but typically include non-ionic surfactants(Tweens, Pluronics, or polyethylene glycol), innocuous proteins likeserum albumin, sorbitan esters, oleic acid, lecithin, amino acids suchas glycine, buffers, salts, sugars or sugar alcohols. Aerosols generallyare prepared from isotonic solutions.

Pharmaceutical compositions of this invention suitable for parenteraladministration comprise a subject composition in combination with one ormore pharmaceutically-acceptable sterile isotonic aqueous or non-aqueoussolutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions, or sterile powderswhich may be reconstituted into sterile injectable solutions ordispersions just prior to use, which may contain antioxidants, buffers,bacteriostats, solutes which render the formulation isotonic with theblood of the intended recipient or suspending or thickening agents.

Examples of suitable aqueous and non-aqueous carriers which may beemployed in the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention includewater, ethanol, polyols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol,polyethylene glycol, and the like), and suitable mixtures thereof,vegetable oils, such as olive oil, and injectable organic esters, suchas ethyl oleate. Proper fluidity may be maintained, for example, by theuse of coating materials, such as lecithin, by the maintenance of therequired particle size in the case of dispersions, and by the use ofsurfactants.

A pharmaceutical composition is therefore provided comprising acomposition of this disclosure and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrieror excipient. Such a composition may be formulated for example, forintraveneous administration, injectable administration, topicalapplication, and/or as suppository. Compositions disclosed herein mayformulated, for example, for systemic administration and/or oraladministration. For example, such a composition may be formulated intablets such that the amount of composition provided in 20 tablets, iftaken together, provides a dose of at least the ED₅₀ but no more thanten times the ED₅₀. In some embodiments, the composition may beformulated for parenteral administration such that the amount of amountof antibacterial agent substantially inhibiting FabI provided in 20 ccbolus injection provides a dose of at least the ED₅₀ but no more thatten times the ED₅₀. In other embodiments, the composition may beformulated for intravenous infusion such that the amount ofantibacterial agent substantially inhibiting FabI provided in one literof intravenous injectable solution provides a dose of at least the ED₅₀but no more that ten times the ED₅₀.

A pill is also contemplated for reducing bacterial levels in a subjectwith a bacteria related illness, comprising a composition of thisdisclosure. In some embodiments, a pill provides effective bacterialtreatment for at least about 8 hours, at least about 12 hours, aat leastabout 24 hours, and/or at least about one week. A pack of pills innumber sufficient for treatment of a bacterial illness is alsocontemplated, comprising a plurality of pills wherein each pillcomprises a composition or a compound disclosed herein. In someembodiments, the pack contains at least 5 pills, at least 10 pills,and/or at least 20 pills.

Efficacy of Treatment

The efficacy of treatment with the subject compositions may bedetermined in a number of fashions known to those of skill in the art.

In one exemplary method, the median survival rate of the bacteria orbacteria median survival time or life span for treatment with a subjectcomposition may be compared to other forms of treatment with theparticular FabI inhibitor or bioactive agent contained in the subjectcomposition, or with other bioactive agents. The decrease in medianbacteria survival rate or time or life span for treatment with a subjectcomposition as compared to treatment with another method may be 10, 25,50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400% less or even more. The period of timefor observing any such decrease may be about 3, 5, 10, 15, 390, 60 or 90or more days. The comparison may be made against treatment with theparticular FabI inhibitor or bioactive agent contained in the subjectcomposition, or with other bioactive agents, or administration of thesame or different agents by a different method, or administration aspart of a different drug delivery device than a subject composition. Thecomparison may be made against the same or a different effective dosageof the various agents. The different regiments compared may usebacterial levels.

Alternatively, a comparison of the different treatment regimensdescribed above may be based on the effectiveness of the treatment,using standard indicies for bacterial infections known to those of skillin the art. One method of treatment may be 10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, 75%,100%, 150%, 200%, 300% more effective, than another method.

Alternatively, the different treatment regimens may be analyzed bycomparing the therapeutic index for each of them, with treatment with asubject composition as compared to another regimen having a therapeuticindex two, three, five or seven times that of, or even one, two, threeor more orders of magnitude greater than, treatment with another methodusing the same or different FabI inhibitor, bioactive agent orcombinations thereof.

Kits

This invention also provides kits for conveniently and effectivelyimplementing the methods of this invention. Such kits comprise anysubject composition, and a means for facilitating compliance withmethods of this invention. Such kits may provide a convenient andeffective means for assuring that the subject to be treated takes theappropriate active in the correct dosage in the correct manner. Thecompliance means of such kits includes any means which facilitatesadministering the actives according to a method of this invention. Suchcompliance means include instructions, packaging, and dispensing means,and combinations thereof. Kit components may be packaged for eithermanual or partially or wholly automated practice of the foregoingmethods. In other embodiments involving kits, this inventioncontemplates a kit including compositions of the present invention, andoptionally instructions for their use.

The present invention also provides for kits containing at least onedose of a subject composition, and often many doses, and other materialsfor a treatment regimen. For example, in one embodiment, a kit of thepresent invention contains sufficient subject composition for from fiveto thirty days and optionally equipment and supplies necessary tomeasure one or more indices relevant to the treatment regiment. Inanother embodiment, kits of the present invention contain all thematerials and supplies, including subject compositions, for carrying outany methods of the present invention. In still another embodiment, kitsof the present invention, as described above, additionally includeinstructions for the use and administration of the subject compositions.

For example, a kit contemplated herein may comprise at least twocompartments, wherein a first compartment comprises an Fab I inhibitingagent and a second compartment comprises a anti-infective agent, andoptionally wherein a combination of the said Fab I inhibiting agent andsaid anti-infective agent are present in amounts that arenon-antagonist. The compartments may comprise a single bottle, whichtogether form a twin-bottle kit.

In another embodiment, the first or second compartment may be in theform of an infusion bag and the first or second compartment may be inthe form of a bottle or ampoule. The first and/or the second compartmentmay be in the form of a syringe.

EXEMPLIFICATION General

Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR) spectra were recorded ateither 300 or 400 MHz, and chemical shifts are reported in parts permillion (δ) downfield from the internal standard tetramethylsilane(TMS). Abbreviations for NMR data are as follows: s=singlet, d=doublet,t=triplet, q=quartet, m=multiplet, dd=doublet of doublets, dt=doublet oftriplets, app=apparent, br=broad. J indicates the NMR coupling constantmeasured in Hertz. CDCl₃ is deuteriochloroform, DMSO-d₆ ishexadeuteriodimethylsulfoxide, and CD₃OD is tetradeuteriomethanol. Massspectra were obtained using electrospray (ES) ionization techniques.Elemental analyses were performed by Quantitative Technologies Inc.,Whitehouse, N.J. Melting points were obtained on a Thomas-Hoover meltingpoint apparatus and are uncorrected. All temperatures are reported indegrees Celsius. Analtech Silica Gel GF and E. Merck Silica Gel 60 F-254thin layer plates were used for thin layer chromatography. Flashchromatography was carried out on E. Merck Kieselgel 60 (230-400 mesh)silica gel. Analytical HPLC was performed on Beckman chromatographysystems. Preparative HPLC was performed using Gilson chromatographysystems. ODS refers to an octadecylsilyl derivatized silica gelchromatographic support. YMC ODS-AQ® is an ODS chromatographic supportand is a registered trademark of YMC Co. Ltd., Kyoto, Japan. PRP-1® is apolymeric (styrene-divinylbenzene) chromatographic support, and is aregistered trademark of Hamilton Co., Reno, Nev. Celite® is a filter aidcomposed of acid-washed diatomaceous silica, and is a registeredtrademark of Manville Corp., Denver, Colo. General abbreviations are asfollows: EDC=1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride, HOBt=1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate,(I-Pr)₂EtN=N,N-diisopropylethylamine, DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide,MeOH=methanol, EtOH=ethanol, THF=tetrahydrofuran,DMSO=dimethylsulfoxide, Et₂O=diethyl ether, Ar=argon,Pd(OAc)₂=palladium(II)acetate, P(o-tol)₃=tri-ortho-tolylphoshine,EtOAc=ethyl acetate, ACE-Cl=1-chloroethyl chloroformate, satd=saturated,Et₃N=triethylamine, TFA=trifluoroacetic acid, NaBH(OAc)₃=sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride, HOAc=acetic acid, EtCN=proprionitrile,CBzCl=benzyl chloroformate, MeCN=acetonitrile.

Preparation of intermediates for compounds of formula I and thesynthesis of compounds of formula I, as described in part in SchemesI-XXXV, have been disclosed in PCT Patent Application PCT/US03/38706,filed Dec. 5, 2003, and hereby are incorporated herein in theirentirety.

Preparation 1

Preparation of (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (Method A) a)Benzyl (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylate

A solution of 2-amino-5-bromopyridine (2.25 g, 13.0 mmole), benzylacrylate (3.2 g, 19.7 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.31 g, 1.4 mmole),tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.73 g, 2.4 mmole), and diisopropylethylamine(3.5 mL, 20.0 mmole) in propionitrile (50 mL) was heated at refluxovernight. The dark mixture was filtered through celite®, and thefiltrate was concentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (3%MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave the title compound (1.3 g, 39%): MS (ES) m/e 255(M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid

A solution of benzyl (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylate (1.3 g, 5.1mmole) (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylate (1.3 g, 5.1 mmole) and 1.0 NNaOH (10 mL, 10 mmole) in MeOH was heated at reflux overnight. Thesolution was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was dissolved inH₂O. The pH was adjusted to 6 with dilute HCl, and the solid precipitatewas collected by suction filtration and dried to give the title compound(0.6 g, 72%) as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 165 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 2

Preparation of (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (Method B) a)(E)-3-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid

Acrylic acid (23 mL, 0.33 mole) was added carefully to a solution of2-amino-5-bromopyridine (25.92 g, 0.15 mole) and Na₂CO₃ (55.64 g, 0.53mole) in H₂O (600 mL). PdCl₂ (0.53 g, 0.003 mole) was then added, andthe mixture was heated at reflux. After 24 hr, the reaction was cooledto RT and filtered, and the filtrate was adjusted to pH 6 with aqueousHCl. Additional H₂O (0.5 L) was added to improve mixing, and the mixturewas stirred for 1 hr. The pH was readjusted to 6, then the solid wascollected by suction filtration. The filter pad was washed sequentiallywith H₂O (2×0.5 L), cold absolute EtOH (100 mL), and Et₂O (2×250 mL).Drying in high vacuum at elevated temperature gave the title compound(15.38 g, 62%) as a tan solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.11 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H),6.53 (s, 2H), 6.45 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.22 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H); MS (ES)m/e 165 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 3

Preparation of (E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)acrylic acid a) Benzyl(E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)acrylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 1 (a), except substituting5-bromo-2-aminopyrimidine (1.95 g, 11.2 mmole) for2-amino-5-bromopyridine, the title compound (2.25 g, 79%) was preparedas a light orange solid: MS (ES) m/e 256 (M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-(2-Aminopyrimidin-5-yl)acrylic acid

According to the procedure of Preparation 1 (b), except substitutingbenzyl (E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)acrylate (2.93 g, 11.5 mmole) forbenzyl (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylate, the title compound (1.71 g,90%) was prepared as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 166 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 4

Preparation of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one a)2-Amino-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine

Solid 2-aminonicotinic acid (199 g, 1.44 mole) was added in portionsover 4 hr to 1.0 M LiAlH₄ in THF (3 L, 3 mole) with stirring underArgon. An ice-bath was applied to control the temperature below 30° C.After the addition was complete, the reaction was heated at reflux for16 hr, then was cooled to 0° C. and carefully quenched by sequentialaddition of H₂O (120 mL), 15% NaOH in H₂O (120 mL), and H₂O (350 mL).The resulting thick suspension was stirred for 1 hr, then was filteredthrough a pad of celite®. The filter pad was rinsed with THF (1 L), andthe filtrate was concentrated to dryness to give the title compound (156g, 87%) as a pale yellow waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e 125.1 (M+H)⁺; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) □ 7.84 (dd, 1H), 7.37 (m, 1H), 6.53 (dd, 1H), 5.65(br s, 2H), 5.16 (t, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 2H).

b) 2-Amino-5-bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine hydrobromide

To a stirred solution of 2-amino-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine (156 g, 1.257mole) in HOAc (2.5 L) at ambient temperature was added bromine (64.1 mL,1.257 mole) dropwise over 1 hr. A suspension began to form during theaddition. An exotherm to 36° C. was controlled with an ice bath. Afterthe addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperatureovernight. The yellow precipitate was filtered, washed with ether andair-dried to give the title compound (289 g, 81%): MS (ES) m/e 203.2(M+H)⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆, free base) δ 7.89 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),7.52 (s, 1H), 5.92 (br s, 2H), 5.29 (br s, 1H), 4.30 (s, 2H).

c) 2-Amino-5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide

A suspension of 2-amino-5-bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine hydrobromide(289 g, 1.02 mole) in 48% aqueous HBr (2.9 L) was heated at reflux for12 hrs. Complete solution occurred during heating. The reaction mixturewas cooled and a crystalline precipitate formed. This was filtered andwashed with ethyl acetate and air dried to give the title compound (305g, 86%).

d) Methyl(±)-6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of dimethyl malonate (224 g, 1.7 mole) in DMF (2 L) andTHF (2 L) stirred under argon and chilled to 3° C. with an ice-acetonebath was added NaH (60% Nujol dispersion, 69.2 g, 1.7 mole) in portionsover 1.5 hr. The anion solution was stirred for 15 min at ca. 5° C.,then 2-amino-5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide (200 g, 0.56mole) was added in portions over 15 min. The reaction mixture wasallowed to warm to ambient temperature during overnight stirring andthen was heated to 80° C. for 2 hr. The reaction was then cooled andfiltered and the precipitate was washed with ethyl acetate. This solidwas then vigorously stirred in 2 L water for 15 min and again filteredand air-dried to give the title compound (113 g, 71%): MS (ES) m/e 286(M+H)⁺.

e) 6-Bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one

To a suspension of methyl(±)-6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(170 g, 0.596 mole) in CH₃OH (10 L) was added 1.0 M NaOH (2.5 L). Thereaction mixture was stirred and heated at reflux for 5 hrs and thencooled to ambient temperature. The suspension was acidified with 1.0 MHCl (3.0 L) and then was stirred and heated at reflux overnight. Thereaction slurry was cooled and filtered and the solid was washed withwater and vacuum dried to give the title compound (122 g of the hydrate,90%) as an off-white solid, HPLC purity, 94%: MS (ES) m/e 228 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 5

Preparation of6-bromo-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one a)2-Amino-5-bromo-3-(methylaminomethyl)pyridine

A solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine (5.00 g, 24.6mmole), from Preparation 4 (b), in 48% aqueous HBr (50 mL) was heated atreflux for 12 hrs. The reaction was concentrated and toluene was used toazeotrope the residual H₂O. The resulting light brown solid was placedunder high vacuum overnight and used directly.

A solution of the 2-amino-3-(bromomethyl)-5-bromopyridine hydrobromidesalt (prepared above) in 40% aqueous methylamine (50 mL) and THF (50 mL)was stirred at RT overnight in a pressure bottle. The reaction solutionwas concentrated and extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combinedorganic phases were washed with H₂O, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated.Purification on silica gel afforded the title compound (4.25 g, 80%) asa yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 217 (M+H)⁺.

b) 6-Bromo-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-3-(methylaminomethyl)pyridine (2.0 g,9.3 mmole) in dichloroethane (50 mL) was added 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole(1.9 g, 11.5 mmole). The reaction was heated at 50° C. overnight andconcentrated. The residue was purified on silica gel (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OHcontaining 5% NH₄OH) to give the title compound (1.72 g, 77%) as anoff-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 243 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 6

Preparation of (E)-3-(3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylic acid a)5-Bromo-2,3-diaminopyridine

To a suspension of 2-amino-5-bromo-3-nitropyridine (2.0 g, 9.17 mmole)in absolute EtOH (50 mL) was added SnCl₂ hydrate (9.3 g, 41.3 mmole),then the mixture was heated to reflux. After 3 hr the mixture was cooledto RT and concentrated. The residue was taken up in 2.0 M NaOH andextracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organic layers were dried(MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated to give the title compound (1.69 g,98%) which was sufficiently pure for use in the next step: MS (ES) m/e188/190 (M+H)⁺.

b) 6-Bromo-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine

5-Bromo-2,3-diaminopyridine (1.69 g, 8.99 mmole) was taken up in 96%formic acid (50 mL) and heated to reflux. After 18 hr the mixture wascooled to RT and concentrated. The residue was taken up in H₂O and thepH was adjusted to 7 with 2.0 M NaOH. The title compound (1.54 g, 87%)was collected as a solid by filtration, washed with H₂O, and dried invacuo: MS (ES) m/e 198/200 (M+H)⁺.

c) 6-Bromo-4-trityl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine

To a suspension of 6-bromo-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (1.2 g, 6.06 mmole)in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) was added Et₃N (1.3 mL, 9.09 mmole) then tritylchloride (2.03 g, 7.27 mmole) at RT. After 72 hr the mixture was washedwith H₂O (2×) and brine, then was dried (MgSO₄), filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound. Thiswas used directly in the next step.

d) Benzyl (E)-3-(4-trityl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylate

A solution of 6-bromo-4-trityl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (from step a)(6.06 mmole), benzyl acrylate (1.18 g, 7.27 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (67 mg,0.30 mmole), P(o-tolyl)₃ (183 mg, 0.6 mmole), and (i-Pr)₂NEt (2.64 mL,15.15 mmole) in propionitrile (30 mL) was degassed (3×N₂/vacuum) thenheated to reflux. After 4 hr the mixture was cooled to RT andconcentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (30% EtOAc/hexanes)gave the title compound (1.75 g, 55% over 2 steps) as an off-white foam:¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.11 (m, 20H), 6.48 (d,J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (s, 2H).

d) (E)-3-(3H-Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylic acid

Benzyl (E)-3-(4-trityl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylate (1.75 g,3.35 mmole) was dissolved in 4 N HCl in dioxane (20 mL). After 1 hr themixture was concentrated. The residue was taken up in 1:1 MeOH/H₂O (15mL). 2.0 N NaOH (15 mL, 15 mmole) was added and the mixture was heatedto reflux. After 18 hr the mixture was cooled to RT and concentrated toapproximately ⅓ volume. The mixture was adjusted to pH 4 using 10% HCl.The solid was collected by filtration, washed with H₂O, and dried invacuo to give the title compound (329 mg, 52% over 2 steps) as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, d⁶-DMSO) δ 9.10 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), 8.20 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H).

Preparation 7

Preparation of(E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid a)3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine

To a suspension of 2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-3(4H)-one (2.0 g, 13.3mmole) in dry THF (40 mL) was added a solution of LiAlH₄ in THF (1.0 M,26.6 mL, 26.6 mmole) slowly at 0° C. After 1 hr the mixture was quenchedwith 2.0 M NaOH until a solid formed. The mixture was dried (MgSO₄),filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (1.44 g, 79%) as a white solid which was sufficiently pure foruse in the next step: MS (ES) m/e 137 (M+H)⁺.

b) 4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine

To a solution of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine (1.44 g, 10.6mmole) and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (2.78 g, 12.7 mmole) in dry THF (50mL) was added a solution of LiHMDS in THF (1.0 M, 12.7 mL, 12.7 mmole)dropwise at 0° C. After 30 min the mixture was quenched with saturatedNH₄Cl and extracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organic layers weredried (MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated. Flash chromatography onsilica gel (40% EtOAc/hexanes) gave the title compound (2.0 g, 80%) as aclear oil: MS (ES) m/e 237 (M+H)⁺.

c)4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-7-bromo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine

To a solution of4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine (2.0 g,8.46 mmole) in MeOH (40 mL) was added Br₂ (0.53 mL, 10.2 mmole) dropwiseat 0° C. After 1 hr the mixture was concentrated. The residue was takenup in 1:1 Et₂O/hexanes and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (1.27 g, 48%) as an oilwhich solidified under vacuum: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.10 (s, 1H),7.33 (s, 1H), 4.25 (m, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 1.54 (s, 9H).

d)(E)-3-[4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-7-yl]acrylicacid

A solution of4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-7-bromo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazine(1.27 g, 4.03 mmole), benzyl acrylate (785 mg, 4.84 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (45mg, 0.20 mmole), P(o-tolyl)₃ (122 mg, 0.4 mmole), and (i-Pr)₂NEt (1.76mL, 10.1 mmole) in propionitrile (20 mL) was degassed (3×N₂/vacuum) thenheated to reflux. After 18 hr the mixture was cooled to RT andconcentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (25% EtOAc/hexanes)gave the title compound (1.17 g, 73%) as a yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 397(M+H)⁺.

e) (E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid

(E)-3-[4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-7-yl]acrylicacid (1.17 g, 2.95 mmole) was dissolved in 4 N HCl in dioxane (15 mL).After 72 hr the mixture was concentrated. The residue was taken up in1:1 MeOH/H₂O (20 mL). 1.0 N LiOH (15 mL, 15 mmole) was added and themixture was heated to reflux. After 18 hr the mixture was cooled to RTand concentrated to approximately ⅓ volume. The mixture was adjusted topH 6 using 10% HCl. The solid was collected by filtration, washed withH₂O and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (315 mg, 52% over 2steps): MS (ES) m/e 207 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 8

Preparation of 5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine

To a stirred solution of 2,5-dibromopyridine (2.4 g, 10.1 mmole) in drytoluene (75 mL) were added 2-aminopyridine (1.0 g, 10.6 mmole),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (183 mg, 0.2 mmole),1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane (165 mg, 0.4 mmole) and sodiumtert-butoxide (1.35 g, 14 mmole). The reaction was purged with Ar thenheated with stirring at 70° C. After 4 h the reaction was cooled to RT,taken up in Et₂O (200 mL), washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) andconcentrated to dryness. The remaining residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (0.5% (5% NH₄OH/MeOH)/CHCl₃), trituratedwith hexane and dried under vacuum to give the title product (1.31 g,52%) as a pale yellow solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.88 (s, 1H),8.31 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (m, 2H), 7.67 (t, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (t, 1H); MS (ES) m/e 250.0 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 9

Preparation of 1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a) Ethyl1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 8.02 g, 200.49 mmole) was washedwith hexanes, then was suspended in dry DMF (530 mL). Solid ethylindole-2-carboxylate (25.29 g, 133.66 mmole) was added portionwise over5-10 min, allowing gas evolution to subside between additions. When theaddition was complete, the yellow mixture was stirred for 15 min, thenmethyl iodide (42 mL, 668.3 mmole) was added all at once. The reactionwas exothermic, and the internal temperature rose to 40-45° C. After 1hr, the reaction was quenched with 10% NH₄Cl (100 mL) and concentratedon the rotavap (high vacuum). The residue was partitioned between Et₂O(500 mL) and H₂O (100 mL), and the layers were separated. The Et₂O layerwas washed with H₂O (100 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated to leavethe title compound (27.10 g, quantitative) as a light yellow solid. Thiswas used without further purification: TLC (10% EtOAc/hexanes) Rf=0.39.

b) N,1-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

A suspension of ethyl 1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (27.10 g, 133.34mmole) in 40% aqueous CH₃NH₂ (300 mL) and MeOH (30 mL) was stirred atRT. A solid tended to gradually creep up the walls of the flask, and waswashed down periodically with MeOH. The flask was tightly stoppered tokeep the material inside the flask. As the reaction proceeded, the soliddissolved, but eventually the product began to precipitate. The reactionwas stirred at RT for 5 days, then was concentrated to removeapproximately 200 mL of the solvent. The remaining residue was dilutedwith H₂O (300 mL), and the solid was collected by suction filtration andwashed with H₂O. Drying at 50-60° C. in high vacuum left the titlecompound (23.45 g, 93%) as a faintly yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.20 (m, 1H),6.80 (s, 1H), 6.10-6.30 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 3H), 3.01 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 3H).

c) 1-Methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

A 3-liter 3-necked roundbottom flask equipped with overhead stirring wascharged with N,1-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (23.45 g, 124.58mmole) and anhydrous THF (170 mL). The solution was stirred while asolution of LiAlH₄ in THF (1.0 M, 250 mL, 250 mmole) was added viasyringe. Gas was evolved during the addition of the first 50 mL ofLiAlH₄ solution. When the addition was complete, the resulting lightyellow solution was heated at gentle reflux. After 23 hr, the reactionwas cooled in ice and quenched by the sequential dropwise addition ofH₂O (9.5 mL), 15% NaOH (9.5 mL), and H₂O (28.5 mL). The mixture wasstirred for 15 min, then was filtered through celite®, and the filterpad was washed thoroughly with THF. The filtrate was concentrated andthe residue was flash chromatographed on silica gel (10% MeOH/CHCl₃containing 0.5% conc. NH₄OH). The title compound (20.17 g, 93%) wasobtained as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.56 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.02-7.35 (m, 3H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H),2.49 (s, 3H).

Preparation 10

Preparation of 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (Method A) a)Methyl 1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 8.56 g, 214.0 mmole) was addedportionwise, allowing for gas evolution, to a solution of methyl1H-indole-3-carboxylate (25.00 g, 142.7 mmole) in DMF (350 mL) at 0° C.When the NaH addition was complete, methyl iodide (44.4 mL, 713.5 mmole)was added at 0° C. The reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 15 minutes thenat RT overnight. The reaction was diluted with water and extracted withethyl acetate. The combined extracts were dried over K₂CO₃ andconcentrated to afford the title compound (26.00 g, 96%) as an orangesolid: MS (ES) m/e 190 (M+H)⁺.

b) N,1-Dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide

A suspension of methyl 1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (4.30 g, 22.74mmole) in 40% aqueous CH₃NH₂ (400 mL) was stirred at RT. The flask wastightly stoppered to keep the material inside the flask. As the reactionproceeded the product began to precipitate. The reaction was stirred atRT for 3 days, then was concentrated to remove approximately 200 mL ofthe solvent. The remaining residue was diluted with H₂O (500 mL), andthe solid was collected by suction filtration and washed with H₂O. Flashchromatography on silica gel (ethyl acetate) gave the title compound(2.4 g, 56%) as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 189 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1-Methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

A solution of LiAlH₄ in THF (1.0 M, 5.20 mL, 5.2 mmole) was slowly addedvia syringe to a solution of N,1-dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide (0.50g, 2.6 mmole) in anhydrous THF (15 mL). Gas was evolved during theaddition of the first 2 mL of LiAlH₄ solution. When the addition wascomplete, the resulting light yellow solution was heated at gentlereflux. After 23 hr, the reaction was cooled in ice and quenched by thesequential dropwise addition of H₂O (0.5 mL), 1.0 N NaOH (0.5 mL), andH₂O (0.5 mL). The mixture was stirred for 15 min, then was filteredthrough celite®, and the filter pad was washed thoroughly with THF. Thefiltrate was concentrated and the residue was flash chromatographed onsilica gel (10% MeOH/CHCl₃ containing 0.5% conc. NH₄OH) to afford thetitle compound (0.30 g, 67%) as a light yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 175 (M+

Preparation 11

Preparation of 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (Method B)

To a solution of 1-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde (10.0 g, 62.8 mmole) inMeOH (100 mL) was added a solution of 2.0 M CH₃NH₂ in MeOH (126 mL,252.0 mmole). The reaction was stirred at RT for 2 hrs, then wasconcentrated to a light yellow oil. This oil was dissolved in EtOH (300mL), and NaBH₄ (2.38 g, 62.8 mmole) was added. After 2 hrs the reactionwas concentrated to a slurry and dissolved in 1.0 N NaOH (75 mL). Theaqueous solution was extracted with Et₂O (2×200 mL) and the combinedorganic fractions were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. Flashchromatography on silica gel (9:1 CHCl₃/MeOH containing 5% NH₄OH) anddrying in high vacuum left the title compound (10.1 g, 92%) as a faintlyyellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 175 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 12

Preparation of 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole

To a solution of 2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde (10.00 g, 62.84 mmole)in MeOH (100 mL) was added 2 M CH₃NH₂ in MeOH (200 mL). After stirringfor 3 hours at RT, the reaction solution was concentrated to a yellowoil which solidified under vacuum. This solid was dissolved in ethanol(350 mL) and NaBH₄ (2.38 g, 62.8 mmole) was added. The reaction wasstirred at RT for 6 hours, then was concentrated under vacuum. Theremaining residue was diluted with saturated aqueous Na₂CO₃ (50 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL). The organic phase was separated, washedwith brine, and dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel(9:1 CHCl₃/MeOH containing 5% NH₄OH) and drying under high vacuum gavethe title compound (6.88 g, 63%) as a faintly yellow viscous solid: MS(ES) m/e 175 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 13

Preparation of 1,3-dimethyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)1,3-Dimethyl-1H-indole

To a stirred solution of 3-methylindole (15.0 g, 114 mmole) in dry DMF(200 mL) was added NaH (60% dispersion in oil, 5.0 g, 125 mmole) inportions. Gas evolution was observed. The mixture was stirred for 30min, then iodomethane (8 mL, 129 mmole) was added in one portion. Thereaction became exothermic and was cooled in an ice bath. After 16 hr atRT, the reaction was concentrated under vacuum and the residue was takenup in ethyl acetate. The solution was washed with H₂O then with brine,dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated to dryness. Purification by short pathdistillation under vacuum (bp 88-92° C., 0.5 mmHg) gave the titlecompound (16.10 g, 97%) as a pale yellow oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.47 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H), 7.06 (s,1H), 7.00 (t, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H).

b) 1,3-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde

To a stirred solution of phosphorus oxychloride (7.0 mL, 75 mmole) inDMF (25 mL) was added dropwise a solution of 1,3-dimethylindole (12.0 g,83 mmole) in dry DMF (6.0 mL). The reaction was stirred at RT for 2 hrthen was poured onto ice. The mixture was basified with a solution ofNaOH (13.2 g, 330 mmole) in H₂O (44 mL), then was extracted with Et₂O(2×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried(MgSO₄), and concentrated under vacuum. Flash chromatography on silicagel (10% ethyl acetate/hexanes) gave the title compound (13.03 g, 91%)as an off-white solid: LCMS (ES) m/e 174.2 (M+H)⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 10.16 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (t, 1H), 7.32 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H).

c) 1,3-Dimethyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

To 1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde (13.0 g, 75 mmole) was addeda solution of 2.0 M methylamine in methanol (150 mL, 300 mmole) and HOAc(4.3 mL, 75 mmole). The solution was stirred at RT for 4 hr, then wascooled to 0° C., and sodium cyanoborohydride (5.0 g, 80 mmole) was addedportionwise over 5 min. The reaction was then allowed to warm to RT.After 16 hr, the reaction was concentrated under vacuum and the residuewas taken up in Et₂O. The solution was washed with 1.0 N NaOH then withbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated to dryness. Flash chromatographyon silica gel (95:5 CHCl₃/methanol containing 5% NH₄OH) gave the titlecompound (7.34 g, 52%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.53(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, 1H), 7.09 (t, 1H),3.88 (s, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.36 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 14

Preparation of 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridinea) 1-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting7-azaindole (2.28 g, 1.83 mmole) for the 3-methylindole, the titlecompound (1.4 g, 58%) was prepared as a yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 133(M+H)⁺.

b) 1-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (0.7 g, 5.3 mmole) for the1,3-dimethylindole, the title compound (0.4 g, 47%) was prepared as awhite solid: MS (ES) m/e 161 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1-Methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde (0.4 g, 2.5 mmole)for the 1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.2g, 45%) was prepared as a yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 176 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 15

Preparation of 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)benzo[b]thiophene a)2-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxaldehyde

SnCl₄ (20 mL, 67 mmole) was added over 5 min to a stirred solution of2-methylbenzo[b]thiophene (5.0 g, 33.7 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (75 mL) at 0° C.under argon. After 15 minutes, dichloromethyl methyl ether (3.7 mL, 41mmole) was added. The reaction became a yellowish colored suspension.The reaction was allowed to warm to RT and stirred for 16 h, then waspoured onto ice water (200 mL). The aqueous mixture was acidified with1.0 N HCl (100 mL) and stirred until the suspension dissolved. Theorganic phase was separated, dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated undervacuum. Purification by flash chromatography on silica gel (10% ethylacetate/hexane) gave the title compound (5.83 g, 98%) as a whitecrystalline solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.38 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (t, 1H), 7.39 (t, 1H), 2.93(s, 3H)

b) 2-Methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)benzo[b]thiophene

According to the procedures of Preparation 1, except substituting2-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxaldehyde (5.0 g, 28.4 mmole) for1-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (4.89 g, 90%) wasprepared as an oil which solidified in the freezer: ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ7.78 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, 1H),7.29 (t, 1H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H)

Preparation 16

Preparation of 3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)3-(Methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

To a solution of indole-3-carboxaldehyde (5.4 g, 34.1 mmole) in MeOH (30mL) was added a solution of 2.0 M CH₃NH₂ in MeOH (51.3 mL, 102.6 mmole).The reaction was stirred at RT overnight, then was concentrated to alight yellow oil. This oil was dissolved in EtOH (40 mL), and NaBH₄ (1.3g, 34.1 mmole) was added. After 16 hrs the reaction was concentrated toa slurry and dissolved in 10% Na₂CO₃ (100 mL). The aqueous solution wasextracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL) and the combined organic fractions weredried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. Drying in high vacuum left the titlecompound (5.2 g, 94%) as a faintly yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 161 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 17

Preparation of 1-benzyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1H-indole

N-(Benzyloxycarbonyloxy)succinimide (8.9 g, 35.7 mmole) was added to asolution of 3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (5.2 g, 32.5 mmole), fromPreparation 16, and triethylamine (5.0 mL, 65.7 mmole) in DMF (100 mL)at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then was concentrated invacuo. The residue was diluted with water and the mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (33% ethylacetate/hexanes) gave the title compound (7.0 g, 74%) as an off-whitesolid: MS (ES) m/e 295 (M+H)⁺.

b) 3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-benzyl-1H-indole

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.15 g, 3.8 mmole) was addedportionwise, allowing for gas evolution, to a solution of3-[N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1H-indole (0.7 g, 2.5mmole) in DMF (25 mL) at 0° C. When the NaH addition was complete,benzyl bromide (1.2 mL, 10.0 mmole) was added at 0° C. The reaction wasstirred at 0° C. for 15 minutes then at RT overnight. The reaction wasdiluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combinedextracts were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. Flash chromatographyon silica gel (33% ethyl acetate/hexanes) gave the title compound (0.9g, 93%) as an off white solid: MS (ES) m/e 385 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1-Benzyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-benzyl-1H-indole (0.9 g,2.3 mmole) was added to a suspension of Pearlman's catalyst (about 0.30g) in MeOH at RT in a Parr flask. The reaction was placed under 50p.s.i. of H₂ and shaken for 5 hr. The mixture was filtered throughcelite® and the filter pad was washed with MeOH. The filtrate wasconcentrated to afford the title compound (0.5 g, 86%) as a light yellowsolid: MS (ES) m/e 251 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 18

Preparation of2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene a)2,3-Dihydro-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene-8-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting2,3-dihydro-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene (J. Med. Chem. 1965, 8, 700;0.24 g, 1.53 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the title compound (0.17g, 60%) was prepared as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 186 (M+H)⁺.

b) 2,3-Dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting2,3-dihydro-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene-8-carboxaldehyde (0.17 g, 0.92mmole) for the 1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the titlecompound (0.1 g, 54%) was prepared as a yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 201(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 19

Preparation of 1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)1,4-Dimethyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting4-methylindole for ethyl indole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (1.5g, 94%) was prepared as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 146.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 1,4-Dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (b), except substituting1,4-dimethyl-1H-indole for 1,3-dimethylindole, the title compound (1.8g, 95%) was prepared as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 174.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1,4-Dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11, except substituting1,4-dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-1-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (1.9 g, 99%)was prepared as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 189.0 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 20

Preparation of (E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt a)3,3,5-Tribromo-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-2-one

To a solution of 7-azaindole (5.0 g, 42.3 mmole) in H₂O (210 mL) andtert-butanol (210 mL) at RT was added Br₂ (27 mL, 529.0 mmole) over 20minutes. The reaction was stirred for 12 hr at RT and concentrated to anaqueous slurry. The reaction contents were made basic with solid NaHCO₃and the remaining solid was filtered and washed with H₂O. The filteredmass was dried under high vacuum to give the title compound (14.0 g,89%) as a brown solid: MS (ES) m/e 370 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Bromo-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-2-one

To a stirred solution of3,3,5-tribromo-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-2-one (2.0 g, 5.4 mmole)in acetic acid (50 mL) at RT was added Zn metal. The reaction becameexothermic and was cooled by the use of an ice bath during the initial30 minutes. After 5 hr the reaction was filtered through celite®, andthe filter pad was washed with EtOAc. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum and neutralized with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution. Theneutralized aqueous filtrate was then extracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL),and the combined organic extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated to a solid. The solid was washed with hexanes and driedunder high vacuum to give the title compound (0.36 g, 32%): MS (ES) m/e215 (M+H)⁺. This was used without further purification.

c) tert-Butyl (E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylate

A solution of 5-bromo-1,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-2-one (2.0 g,9.49 mmole), tert-butyl acrylate (1.8 g, 14.1 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.32 g,1.4 mmole), tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.57 g, 1.9 mmole), anddiisopropylethylamine (4.9 mL, 28.2 mmole) in propionitrile (100 mL) andDMF (10 mL) was heated at reflux overnight. The dark mixture wasfiltered through celite®, and the filtrate was concentrated. Flashchromatography on silica (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OH containing 5% NH₄OH) gave thetitle compound (0.80 g, 33%) as a light yellow solid. MS (ES) m/e 261(M+H)⁺.

d) (E)-3-(2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloridesalt

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylate (0.80 g, 3.1 mmole) inCH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) at RT was added trifluoroacetic acid (20 mL). After 1 hrthe reaction solution was concentrated and the residue was dried undervacuum. An HCl solution (20 mL, 4 M in dioxane) was added and themixture was concentrated under vacuum. The remaining solid wastriturated with diethyl ether and filtered giving the title compound(0.74 g, 33%) as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 205 (M+H−HCl)⁺.

Preparation 21

Preparation of 1-ethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-ethyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 17 (b), except substitutingethyl iodide (0.92 mL, 11.44 mmole) for the benzyl bromide, the titlecompound (0.90 g, 98%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 323(M+H)⁺.

b) 1-Ethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 17 (c), except substituting3-[N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-ethyl-1H-indole (0.90 g,2.80 mmole) for the3-[N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-benzyl-1H-indole, thetitle compound (0.50 g, 94%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) n/e189 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 22

Preparation of 1-isopropyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 17 (b), except substitutingisopropyl iodide (1.34 mL, 11.84 mmole) for the benzyl bromide, thetitle compound (0.99 g, 99%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e337 (M+H)⁺.

b) 1-ethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 17 (c), except substituting3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-isopropyl-1H-indole(0.99 g, 2.98 mmole) for the3-[N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1-benzyl-1H-indole, thetitle compound (0.49 g, 82%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) ml/e405 (2M+H)⁺.

Preparation 23

Preparation of 1-acetyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)1-Acetyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 16 (a), except substitutingN-acetyl-3-indole carboxaldehyde (1.33 g, 7.10 mmole), the titlecompound (1.40 g, 99%) was prepared as a light yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e203 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 24

Preparation of N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide a)N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

Acryloyl chloride (0.33 mL, 4.10 mmole) was added to a solution of3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.60 g, 3.70 mmole) and Et₃N (1.03 mL,7.40 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) at 0° C. The reaction was held at 0° C.for ten minutes, then was stirred overnight at RT. The solution wasconcentrated in vacuo and the residue was diluted with water. Thesolution was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the combined organicextracts were washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄. The titlecompound (0.64 g, 80%) was obtained as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e215 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 25

Preparation of N-(1-benzyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide a)N-(1-Benzyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Preparation 24 (a), except substituting1-benzyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.30 g, 5.20 mmole) for of3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (1.40 g, 89%) was abrown solid: MS (ES) m/e 305 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 26

Preparation ofN-[1-(2-dimethylamino)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methylacrylamide a)N-[1-(2-dimethylamino)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Preparation 25 (a), except substituting[1-(2-dimethylamino)]-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.00 g, 2.74mmole) for of 3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (0.50g, 79%) was a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 463 (2M+H)⁺.

Preparation 27

Preparation of 3-bromo-5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one a)8-Benzylidene-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-quinoline

Benzaldehyde (3.59 mL, 35.30 mmole) was added to a solution of5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-quinoline (4.70 g, 35.30 mmole) in acetic anhydride(25 mL), and the solution was heated to reflux under a nitrogenatmosphere. After overnight at reflux, the reaction was concentrated invacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (33% EtOAc/hexanes) to give the titlecompound (4.50 g, 58%) as a waxy yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS(ES) m/e 222 (M+H)⁺.

b) 6,7-Dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one

A solution of 8-benzylidene-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-quinoline (4.30 g, 19.4mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL) was reacted with ozone at −78° C. for 30minutes. Dimethyl sulfide (5 mL) was added, and the reaction was warmedto RT and stirred overnight. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo andthe residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc).The title compound (2.20 g, 79%) was obtained as an off-white solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 148 (M+H)⁺.

c) 6,7-Dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one oxime

According to the reported procedure (J. Het. Chem. 1978, 15, 249-251),6,7-dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one was reacted with hydroxylaminehydrochloride to afford the title compound (2.40 g, 96%) as a whitesolid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 163 (M+H)⁺.

d) 6,7-Dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one, O-toluenesulfonyloxime

According to the reported procedure (J. Het. Chem. 1978, 15, 249-251),6,7-dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one oxime was reacted with p-toluenesulfonylchloride to afford the title compound (4.00 g, 85%) as a white solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 317 (M+H)⁺.

e) 5,6,7,9-Tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one

According to the reported procedure (J. Het. Chem. 1978, 15, 249-251),6,7-dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one, O-toluenesulfonyloxime was reacted toafford the title compound (1.00 g, 50%) as a white solid after drying invacuo: MS (ES) m/e 163 (M+H)⁺.

f) 3-Bromo-5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one

A 10% solution of bromine (0.57 mL, 11.1 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ was addeddropwise over 1 hr to a solution of5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one (1.20 g, 7.4 mmole) inCH₂Cl₂ at RT. The mixture was stirred at RT overnight, then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 10% Na₂CO₃ andextracted with EtOAc. The combined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc) gave the titlecompound (1.00 g, 56%) as a light yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS(ES) m/e 241/243.

Preparation 28

Preparation of 5-bromo-2-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine a)5-Bromo-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyridine

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromopyridine (27.56 g, 159 mmole) in THF(150 mL) was added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (38 g, 174 mmole). Thereaction was gradually heated to reflux. Vigorous gas evolution wasobserved initially, which subsided after approximately 10 min. After 18hr at reflux, the reaction was concentrated to dryness. The residue wastriturated with 1:1 Et₂O/petroleum ether, filtered and dried undervacuum to give the title compound (34.79 g, 80%) as a white solid: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) □ 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.37 (dd, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 7.77 (dd, 1H), 1.57 (s, 9H).

b)5-Bromo-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyridine (25.0 g,91.5 mmole) in DMF (400 mL) was added portionwise with stirring a 60%dispersion of NaH in mineral oil (4.0 g, 100 mmole). The reaction wasstirred for 15 min, then methyl bromoacetate (15 mL, 158.5 mmole) wasadded dropwise over 15 min. After stirring for 18 h at room temperaturethe reaction was concentrated to dryness. The remaining residue wastaken up in EtOAc (200 mL) and H₂O (200 mL) and filtered to removeinsoluble material. The EtOAc phase was separated, washed with brine,dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to dryness. Purification by flashchromatography on silica gel (10% EtOAc/Hexane) gave the title compound(16.56 g, 50%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.33 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 1.51 (s,9H).

c) 5-Bromo-2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine

A 50% solution of TFA in CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) was added to5-bromo-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridine(16.5 g, 46 mmole). After stirring for 45 min the reaction wasconcentrated to dryness, and the residue was diluted with 1.0 N Na₂CO₃(300 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (300 mL), and the organiclayer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated to drynessunder vacuum. The title compound (11.32 g, 100%) was obtained as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) □ 8.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, 1H),6.40 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (br s, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.78(s, 3H).

d) 5-Bromo-2-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine

A solution of 2.0 M methylamine in MeOH (75 mL) was added to5-bromo-2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine (2.9 g, 12 mmole). Thereaction was stirred for 24 h then was concentrated to dryness. Theresidue was triturated with 10% petroleum ether/Et₂O (100 mL), then wascollected and dried under vacuum to give the title compound (2.96 g,100%) as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 244.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 29

Preparation of methyl 2-amino-5-bromonicotinate a) Methyl2-aminonicotinate

Concentrated H₂SO₄ (20 mL, 360 mmole) was added dropwise over 5 minutesto a suspension of 2-aminonicotinic acid (25 g, 181 mmole) in MeOH (400mL), and the mixture was heated at reflux; a homogeneous solution formedwithin 5 min. After 72 h, the reaction was cooled to room temperatureand concentrated under vacuum. The residue was basified with 1.0 NNa₂CO₃ (500 mL) (Gas evolution!) and extracted with EtOAc (500 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated todryness to give the title compound (19.6 g, 71%) as a white solid: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) □ 8.22 (dd, 1H), 8.13 (dd, 1H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.30(br s, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H).

b) Methyl 2-amino-5-bromonicotinate

Bromine (0.7 mL, 14 mmole) was added dropwise to a stirred solution ofmethyl 2-aminonicotinate (2.0 g, 13 mmole) in HOAc (50 mL). A suspensionformed within 30 min. The reaction was allowed to stir at roomtemperature for 2 h, then was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wastriturated with 1.0 N Na₂CO₃ (50 mL) and the solid was collected bysuction filtration. The solid was washed with H₂O (50 mL) and driedunder vacuum to give the title compound (2.95 g, 98%) as a pale yellowsolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 6.40 (br s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H).

Preparation 30

Preparation of(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride salt a) tert-Butyl(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylate

A solution of 5-bromo-2-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine (4.69 g,19.1 mmole, from Preparation 28 (c)), tert-butyl acrylate (11.2 mL, 76.5mmole), DIEA (6.7 mL, 38.5 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (215 mg, 1 mmole), andP(o-tol)₃ (583 mg, 2 mmole) in propionitrile (100 mL) was purged withAr, then was heated at reflux. After 18 h, the reaction was allowed tocool to room temperature then was concentrated to dryness. The residuewas purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (40% EtOAc/hexane) togive the title compound (5.21 g, 93%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.62 (dd, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.17 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (br s, 1H), 4.20 (d, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 1.52 (s, 1H).

b) (E)-3-[6-[N-(Methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride salt

A solution of 50% TFA in CH₂Cl₂ (75 mL) was added to tert-butyl(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylate (5.20 g,17.8 mmole). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 45 minthen was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was taken up in 4.0 NHCl in dioxane (75 mL), stirred for 5 min, then concentrated to drynessunder vacuum. The remaining solid was triturated with 1:1 Et₂O/petroleumether, filtered and dried under vacuum to give the title compound (4.87g, 100%) as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 237.2 (M+H)⁺.

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Preparation of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt a) tert-Butyl(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate

A solution of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (12.99 g, 57mmole), tert-butyl acrylate (34 mL, 232 mmole), DIEA (21.2 mL, 122mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (1.3 g, 5.8 mmole) and P(o-tol)₃ (3.5 g, 11.5 mmole) inpropionitrile (200 mL) and DMF (50 mL) was purged with Ar, then washeated at reflux. After 18 h the reaction was allowed to cool to roomtemperature and was concentrated to dryness. The residue was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel (2-4% MeOH/CHCl₃). The resultingresidue was triturated with 1:1 Et₂O/petroleum ether, collected, anddried, and the resulting material was triturated with 1:1 MeOH/H₂O,collected, and dried, to give the title compound (7.09 g, 45%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, d₆-DMSO) δ 10.70 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (d, J=16.0Hz, 1H), 2.89 (t, 2H), 2.53 (t, 2H), 1.48 (s, 9H); MS (ES) m/e 275.2(M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt

To tert-butyl(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate (7.0 g,25.5 mmole) was added 1:1 TFA/CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL). The reaction was stirredfor 30 min, then was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wassuspended in 4 N HCl/dioxane (100 mL), triturated, and concentrated todryness. The resulting solid was triturated with Et₂O, collected, anddried under vacuum to give the title compound (6.55 g, 100%) as aoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, d₆-DMSO) □ 10.72 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (d, J=16.0Hz, 1H), 2.91 (t, 2H), 2.53 (t, 2H); MS (ES) m/e 219.0 (M+H)⁺.

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Preparation ofN-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of acryloyl chloride (0.43 g, 5.58 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL)was added dropwise with stirring to a solution of1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (0.93 g, 5.28mmole) and triethylamine (0.8 mL, 5.8 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) at 0° C.under N₂. The reaction was allowed to warm to RT and stir for 1 hr, thenwas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 10% NaOH andextracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×20 mL). The extracts were dried (MgSO₄),filtered, and concentrated. The residual oil was flash chromatographedon silica gel (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to give the title compound (1.0 g, 80%)as a colorless oil: MS (ES) m/e 216 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 33

Preparation of 7-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (b), except substituting7-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3 dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.5 g, 83%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e 164(M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting7-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.5 g, 3.1 mmole) for the ethylindole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.23 g, 43%) was prepared as aviscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 178 (M+H)⁺.

c) 7-Fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (c), except substituting7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.23, 1.3 mmole) for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.18 g,72%) was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 193 (M+H)⁺.

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Preparation of 6-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)6-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (b), except substituting6-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.3 g, 50%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e164(M+H)⁺.

b) 6-Fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting6-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.3 g, 1.8 mmole) for the ethylindole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.3 g, 94%) was prepared as aviscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 178 (M+H)⁺.

c) 6-Fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (c), except substituting6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.3 g, 1.69 mmole) for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.11 g,35%) was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 193 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 35

Preparation of 5-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)5-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (b), except substituting5-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.3 g, 50%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e 164(M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting5-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.3 g, 1.8 mmole) for the ethylindole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.16 g, 50%) was prepared as aviscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 178 (M+H)⁺.

c) 5-Fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (c), except substituting5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.3 g, 1.69 mmole) for the1,3 dimethyl-1H-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.11 g, 35%) wasprepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 193 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 36

Preparation of 4-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)4-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (b), except substituting4-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.41 g, 68%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e164(M+H)⁺.

b) 4-Fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting4-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.41 g, 2.5 mmole) for theethyl-indole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.24 g, 54%) wasprepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 178 (M+H)⁺.

c) 4-Fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (c), except substituting4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.3 g, 1.69 mmole) for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.2 g, 77%)was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 193 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 37

Preparation of (1-ethyl-5-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)5-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (b), except substituting5-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.3 g, 50%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e164(M+H)⁺.

b) 1-Ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting5-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.41 g, 2.5 mmole) for theethylindole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.20 g, 57%) was preparedas a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 191 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1-Ethyl-5-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 11 (c), except substituting1-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.2 g, 1.9 mmole) for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.1 g, 50%)was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 207 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 38

Preparation of 4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)Ethyl 4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.24 g, 6 mmole) was washed withhexanes, then was suspended in anhydrous DMF (16 mL). The mixture wascooled to 0° C., and ethyl 4,6-dichloroindole-2-carboxylate (1.03 g, 4mmole) was added. After 2-3 min, iodomethane (1.3 mL, 20 mmole) wasadded, and the mixture was warmed to RT. The mixture became thick, andstirring became difficult for several minutes. After 0.5 hr, thereaction was cooled to 0° C. and quenched with 10% NH₄Cl (2 mL). Themixture was concentrated to dryness, and the residue was partitionedbetween Et₂O (50 mL) and H₂O (10 mL). The layers were separated and theorganic layer was washed with H₂O (5 mL), dried (MgSO₄), and filtered,and the filter pad was washed with a little CH₂Cl₂. Concentrationafforded the title compound (1.06 g, 97%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H),4.39 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H); MS (ES)m/e 272 and 274 (M+H)⁺.

b) N,1-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

A suspension of ethyl 4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(1.06 g, 3.90 mmole) in 2.0 M CH₃NH₂/CH₃OH (40 mL) in a sealed pressurebottle was heated in an oil bath preset at 50° C. A homogeneous solutionformed within 2.5 hr. The reaction was kept at 50° C. for 17.5 hr,during which time a solid precipitated. The mixture was cooled to RT andpoured into H₂O (40 mL). The resulting mixture was concentrated on therotavap to remove the methanol, and the solid was collected by suctionfiltration. This was washed with plenty of H₂O and dried in high vacuumat 45-50° C. to afford the title compound (0.99 g, 99%) as an off-whitesolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H),6.86 (s, 1H), 6.21 (br s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 3.02 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 3H); MS(ES) m/e 257 and 259 (M+H)⁺.

c) 4,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

A solution of 2.0 M BH₃.DMS in THF (3.6 mL, 7.2 mmole) was added to asolution of N,1-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (0.74 g, 2.88 mmole) inanhydrous THF (25 mL), and the reaction was heated at reflux. After 18hr, the reaction was cooled to 0° C. and quenched with MeOH (5 mL). Thesolution was warmed to RT, stirred for 0.5 hr, then concentrated on therotavap. The residue was re-concentrated from MeOH, then was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CHCl₃ containing 0.5% conc.NH₄OH). The title compound (197.5 mg, 28%) was obtained as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (dd, J=1.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d,J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.45 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H);MS (ES) m/e 212 and 214 (M+H−CH₃NH₂)⁺.

Preparation 39

Preparation of 1,7-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting7-methylindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (1.95 g, 90%)was obtained as a light-colored oil: MS (ES) m/e 146.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting1,7-dimethylindole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, the title compound (1.85g, 82%) was obtained as an off white solid: MS (ES) m/e 174.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) 1,7-Dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting1,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, the title compound (0.74 g, 98%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 189.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 40

Preparation of 4-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)4-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting1-methyl-4-methoxyindole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, the title compound(2.17 g, 93%) was obtained as an off white solid: MS (ES) m/e 190.2(M+H)⁺.

b) 4-Methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting1-methyl-4-methoxy-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.0 g, 95%)was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 205.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 41

Preparation of 5-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)5-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting5-methoxy-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the3-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.86 g, 92%)was obtained as a light tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 190.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.85 g,98%) was obtained as a light yellow oil: MS (ES) m/e 205.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 42

Preparation of 7-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting7-methoxyindole for 3-methylindole, the title compound (1.55 g, 96%) wasobtained as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 162.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13(b), except substituting7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (1.6 g, 91%) was obtained as an off white solid: MS (ES) m/e190.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) 7-Methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13(c), except substituting7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (1.6 g, 94%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 205.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 43

Preparation of 7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting7-chloroindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (2.2 g, 100%)was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 166.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, title compound(2.1 g, 84%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 194.0 (M+H)⁺.

c) 7-Chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.0 g, 93%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 209.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 44

Preparation of 6-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)6-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting6-chloroindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (2.2 g, 100%)was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 166.2.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 6-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, title compound(2.2 g, 88%) was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 194.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) 6-Chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.1 g, 93%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 209.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 45

Preparation of 5-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting5-chloroindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (2.0 g, 91%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 166.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, title compound(2.0 g, 83%) was obtained as an white solid: MS (ES) m/e 194.0 (M+H)⁺.

c) 5-Chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.1 g, 93%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 209.0 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 46

Preparation of 4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)4-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting4-chloroindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (2.2 g, 100%)was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 166.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 4-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, title compound(1.9 g, 76%) was obtained as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 194.0(M+H)⁺.

c) 4-Chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (1.75 g,78%) was obtained as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 209.0 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 47

Preparation of 1,1-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-3H-indene a)1,1-Dimethyl-3H-indene-3-carboxaldehyde

The title compound was obtained in quantitative yield according toestablished literature procedures (Chem. Pharm. Bull. 1986, 34, 390-395;Tet. Lett. 1993, 34, 2979): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)

10.05 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, 2H), 7.35 (m, 4H), 1.40 (s, 6H).

b) 1,1-Dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-3H-indene

According to the procedure of Preparation 12, except substituting1,1-dimethyl-3H-indene-3-carboxaldehyde for the2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (3 g, 81%) wasobtained as a reddish oil: MS (ES) m/e 188.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 48

Preparation of 7-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Benzyloxy-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting7-benzyloxyindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (4.8 g,100%) was obtained as an amber oil: MS (ES) m/e 238.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Benzyloxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting7-benzyloxy-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, titlecompound (4.5 g, 85%) was obtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 266.0 (M+H)⁺.

c) 7-Benzyloxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting7-benzyloxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (3.7 g, 88%)was obtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 281.2 (M+H)⁺.

d) 7-Hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the literature procedure (J. Org. Chem. 1978, 43, 4195-96),7-benzyloxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole was hydrogenated toafford the title compound (300 mg, 79%) as a brown solid: MS (ES) m/e191.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 49

Preparation of 3-(methylaminomethyl)-1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole a)1,2,7-Trimethyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (a), except substituting2,7-dimethylindole for the 3-methylindole, the title compound (960 mg,87%) was obtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 160.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 1,2,7-Trimethylindole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole for the 1,4-dimethylindole, the title compound(800 mg, 62%) was obtained as a light tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 188.2(M+H)⁺.

c) 3-(Methylaminomethyl)-1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c) except substituting1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (570 mg,71%) was obtained as an oil which slowly crystallized: MS (ES) m/e 405.4(2M+H)⁺.

Preparation 50

Preparation of 7-chloro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Chloro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting7-chloroindole for the 1,2-dimethylindole, the title compound (0.48 g,44%) was obtained as a white solid after recrystallization from hotEtOAc: MS (ES) m/e 180.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Chloro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting7-chloro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (440 mg,92%) was obtained as an off white solid: MS (ES) m/e 195.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 51

Preparation of 2-(methylaminomethyl)naphthalene

To a stirred solution of 40 wt % methylamine in H₂O (50 mL, 581 mmole)in THF (50 mL) at 0° C. was added 2-(bromomethyl)naphthalene (10 g, 43mmole) in one portion. The reaction was allowed to warm to RT andstirred for 16 hr, then was then concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas taken up in Et₂O and washed with 1.0 N NaOH then with brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), and concentrated to dryness. Purification by flashchromatography on silica gel (98:2 to 9:1 CHCl₃/methanol containing 5%NH₄OH) gave the title compound (3.95 g, 54%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.85 (m, 3H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.49 (m, 3H), 3.94 (s, 2H),2.53 (s, 3H).

Preparation 52

Preparation of 3-(methylaminomethyl)quinoline

A solution of 3-quinolinecarboxaldehyde (1.5 g, 10 mmole), 2.0 MCH₃NH₂/MeOH (10 mL, 20 mmole), glacial AcOH (0.6 mL, 10 mmole), andNaBH₃CN (0.35 g, 11 mmole) in MeOH (20 mL) was stirred at RT overnight,then was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with 5% NaOH andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. The combined organic extracts were washed withbrine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. Flash chromatography onsilica gel (10% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave the title compound (0.83 g, 24%) as aslightly yellow viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 173 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 53

Preparation of(E)-2-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt a) tert-Butyl(E)-2-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 31 (a), except substitutingtert-butyl methacrylate (4.7 g, 33.2 mmole) for the tert-butyl acrylate,the title compound (2.7 g, 42%) was prepared as a yellow solid: MS (ES)m/e 289 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-2-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt

According to the procedure of Preparation 31 (b), except substitutingtert-butyl(E)-2-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate(2.7 g, 9.3 mmole) for the tert-butyl(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate, thetitle compound (2.5 g, 99%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e232 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 54

Preparation of(E)-3-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt a) tert-Butyl(E)-3-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 31 (a), except substitutingtert-butyl crotonate (4.7 g, 33.2 mmole) for the tert-butyl acrylate,the title compound (3.7 g, 58%) was prepared as a yellow solid: MS (ES)m/e 289 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt

According to the procedure of Preparation 31 (b), except substitutingtert-butyl(E)-3-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate(3.7 g, 12.8 mmole) for the tert-butyl(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate, thetitle compound (3.4 g, 99%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e232 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 55

Preparation of7-bromo-4-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e]-1,4-diazepin-3-one a)5-Bromo-3-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridine

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-3-(methylaminomethyl)pyridine (3.8 g,17.6 mmole), from Preparation 5 (a), in THF was added di-tert-butyldicarbonate (8.8 g, 40.5 mmole). The reaction was heated to reflux for12 hr then was concentrated under vacuum. Flash chromatography on silicagel (1:1 hexanes/EtOAc) gave the title compound (6.2 g, 85%) as a whitewaxy solid: MS (ES) m/e 416 (M+H)⁺.

b)5-Bromo-2-[(ethoxycarbonyl)methylamino]-3-(methylaminomethyl)-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridinebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

To a suspension of 60% NaH (0.46 g, 11.5 mmole) in THF (100 mL) at RTwas added5-bromo-3-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridine(4.0 g, 9.61 mmole). After 30 min, ethyl bromoacetate (1.8 g, 10.6mmole) was added. The reaction was stirred at RT for 12 hr, then wasquenched with H₂O (5 mL) and concentrated. The residue was dissolved inEtOAc (200 mL), and the solution was washed with H₂O (100 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under high vacuum to a light yellow solid.This was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and trifluoroacetic acid (20 mL).After 2 hr, the reaction was concentrated under vacuum and the residuewas purified flash chromatography on silica gel (95:5 CHCl₃/CH₃OH). Thetitle compound (4.1 g, 80%) was obtained as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e302 (M+H)⁺.

c) 7-Bromo-4-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e]-1,4-diazepin-3-one

To a solution of5-bromo-2-[(ethoxycarbonyl)methylamino]-3-(methylaminomethyl)-2-[N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pyridinebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt (4.1 g, 7.7 mmole) in toluene was addedtriethylamine (3.3 mL, 23.7 mmole). The reaction was heated at refluxfor 72 hr then concentrated under vacuum. Flash chromatography on silicagel (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OH containing 5% NH₄OH) gave the title compound (1.4g, 72%) as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 256 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 56

Preparation of(E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)-acrylicacid hydrochloride salt a) tert-butyl(E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylate

A solution of 3-bromo-5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one (1.00g, 4.15 mmole), tert-butyl acrylate (0.67 mL, 4.60 mmole), DIEA (1.45mL, 8.30 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.09 g, 0.42 mmole) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.25 g,0.85 mmole) in propionitrile (25 mL) was purged with N₂ and then heatedat reflux overnight. The dark mixture was filtered through a pad ofcelite®, and the filter pad was rinsed with acetonitrile (250 mL). Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel (ethyl acetate). The title compound(0.70 g, 58%) was obtained as a light yellow solid after drying invacuo: MS (ES) m/e 289 (M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)-acrylicacid hydrochloride salt

According to the procedure of Preparation 31 (b), except substitutingtert-butyl(E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylate(0.70 g, 2.40 mmole) for the tert-butyl(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate, thetitle compound (0.49 g, 77%) was obtained as an off-white solid afterdrying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 233 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 57

Preparation of 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the reported literature procedure (J. Org. Chem. 1998, 63,6721-6726) except substituting3-[N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-N-methylaminomethyl]-1H-indole (3.70 g, 12.60mmole) for the 5-bromoindole, the title compound (4.00 g, 93%) wasobtained as a yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 338(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 58

Preparation of 2-chloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)2-Chloro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

To DMF (30 mL) with stirring at 0° C. was added dropwise phosphorusoxychloride (10 mL, 107 mmole) over 5 minutes. The reaction was stirredfor an additional 15 minutes, then oxindole (6.0 g, 45 mmole) was addedportionwise over 5 min. The reaction was allowed to warm to RT andstirred for 18 h then was carefully poured into ice water (350 mL). Thesolution was stirred for 6 h after which time a suspension formed. Thesolids were filtered off, washed with cold water, pressed dry and driedunder vacuum to give the title compound (6.83 g, 84%) as a yellowishsolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, d₆-DMSO) □ 10.0 (s, 1H), 8.05 (dd, 1H), 7.43(dd, 1H), 7.23-7.31 (m, 2H); MS (ES) m/e 179.0 (M+H)⁺.

b) 2-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil) (0.9 g, 22.5 mmole) was addedportionwise over 5 min to a solution of2-chloro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (3.8 g, 21.2 mmole) and iodomethane(1.5 mL, 24 mmole) in DMF (50 mL) with stirring at 0° C. The reactionwas allowed to warm to RT and stir for 4 h, then was concentrated undervacuum. The remaining residue was taken up in EtOAc, and the solutionwas washed with water then brine, dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated todryness. Trituration with 1:1 Et₂O/petroleum ether, filtration, anddrying under vacuum gave the title compound (3.10 g, 76%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.12 (s, 1H), 8.29 (m, 1H),7.33 (m, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H); MS (ES) m/e 194.0 (M+H)⁺.

c) 2-Chloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 12, except substituting2-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (3.0 g, 15.5 mmole) for the1-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.91 g, 90%) wasprepared as an oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.60 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.22 (m, 2H), 7.13 (m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Preparation 59

Preparation of3-(benzhydrylideneamino)-6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one

NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 1.2 g, 30 mmole) was addedportionwise over 10 min to a solution of N-(diphenylmethylene)glycineethyl ester (8.0 g, 30 mmole) in DMF (150 mL) with stirring under Ar at0° C. The reaction was stirred for 15 min, then2-amino-5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide (5.0 g, 14.4 mmole)was added in one portion. The reaction was allowed to warm to RT andstir for 18 h, then was concentrated under vacuum. The remaining residuewas taken up in EtOAc (150 mL), hexane (150 mL), and H₂O (150 mL). Theresulting suspension was triturated and filtered, and the solid wasdried under vacuum to give the title compound (3.27 g, 56%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, d₆-DMSO) δ 10.92 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s,1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.55 (m, 10H), 4.05 (dd, 1H), 3.10 (t, 2H); MS(ES) m/e 406.0 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 60

Preparation of 2-(methylaminomethyl)benzofuran

To a stirred solution of 2-benzofurancarboxaldehyde (2.22 g, 15.2 mmole)in MeOH (5 mL) was added 2 M methylamine in MeOH (15 mL), HOAc (0.86 mL,15 mmole), and NaBH₃CN (1.0 g, 15.9 mmole). The reaction was stirred for18 h at RT then concentrated under vacuum. The remaining residue wastaken up in Et₂O, and the solution was washed with 1 N NaOH then brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated to dryness. Purification by flashchromatography on silica gel (5% (5% NH₄OH in MeOH)/CHCl₃) gave thetitle compound (1.23 g, 50%) as a pale yellow oil: MS (ES) n/e 162.4(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 61

Preparation of methyl1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-7-carboxylate a) Methyl1-methyl-1H-indole-7-carboxylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substitutingmethyl indole-7-carboxylate for the ethyl indole-2-carboxylate, thetitle compound (2.4 g, 90%) was obtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 190.2(M+H)⁺.

b) N-Methyl-7-methoxycarbonyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substitutingmethyl 1-methyl-1H-indole-7-carboxylate for the 1,3-dimethylindole, thetitle compound (1.8 g, 70%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e218.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) Methyl 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-7-carboxylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 12, except substituting1-methyl-7-methoxycarbonyl-1H-indole 3-carboxaldehyde for the2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (1.7 g, 92%) wasobtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 233.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 62

Preparation of methyl1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylate a) Methyl1-methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substitutingmethyl indole-6-carboxylate for the ethyl indole-2-carboxylate, thetitle compound (2.5 g, 95%) was obtained as white solid: MS (ES) m/e190.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) N-Methyl-7-methoxycarbonyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substitutingmethyl 1-methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylate for the 1,3-dimethylindole, thetitle compound (2.6 g, 98%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e218.2 (M+H)⁺.

c) Methyl 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylate

According to the procedure of Preparation 12, except substituting1-methyl-7-methoxycarbonyl-1H-indole 3-carboxaldehyde for the2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (1.9 g, 63%) wasobtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 233.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 63

Preparation of 6-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)6-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 9 (a), except substituting6-methoxy-1H-indole for the ethyl indole-2-carboxylate, the titlecompound (2.3 g, 95%) was obtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 162.2 (M+H)⁺.

b) 6-Methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (2.3 g, 82%) was obtained as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 190.2(M+H)⁺.

c) 6-Methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 12, except substituting6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (2.1 g, 87%) wasobtained as an oil: MS (ES) m/e 205.2 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 64

Preparation of 7-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)7-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting7-fluoroindole (0.5 g, 3.7 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.3 g, 55%) was prepared as a waxy solid: MS (ES) m/e 164(M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting7-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (0.5 g, 3.1 mmole) for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound (0.5 g, 90%)was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 179 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 65

Preparation of 4-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole a)4-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (b), except substituting4-fluoroindole (0.4 g, 2.45 mmole) for the 1,3-dimethylindole, the titlecompound (0.31 g, 72%) was prepared as a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 164(M+H)⁺.

b) 4-Fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole

According to the procedure of Preparation 13 (c), except substituting4-fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde for the1,3-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde, the title compound was preparedas a viscous oil: MS (ES) m/e 179 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 66

Preparation of6-bromo-3-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-onea) 2-Amino-5-bromo-3-[(2-methoxyethyl)aminomethyl]pyridine

2-Methoxyethylamine (1.49 mL, 17.16 mmole) was added to a solution of2-amino-5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide (1.49 g, 4.29mmole) and DIEA (2.24 mL, 12.87 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) at RT. Thereaction was stirred overnight then was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was diluted with water and the solution was extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to afford the title compound (1.00 g, 90%)as a light brown liquid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 260/262(M+H)⁺.

b)6-Bromo-3-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

1,1′-Carbonyldiimidazole (0.74 g, 4.60 mmole) was added to a solution of2-amino-5-bromo-3-[(2-methoxyethyl)aminomethyl]pyridine (1.00 g, 3.80mmole) in 1,2-dichloroethane (35 mL) at RT. The reaction was heated at65° C. with stirring overnight, then was concentrated in vacuo. Flashchromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CHCl₃) gave title compound (0.90g, 83%) as a yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 286/288(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 67

Preparation of Methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine

A solution of 2.0 M methylamine in methanol (20 mL) was added to1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde (0.983 g, 4.95 mmol) under N₂ andallowed to stir for 18 h. The solution was concentrated under reducedpressure. Then the resulting dark yellow oil was solvated in EtOH (20mL) under N₂. To the solution was added NaBH₄ (0.187 g, 4.95 mmol) andthe mixture allowed to stir for 6.5 h. The reaction was concentratedunder reduced pressure, then solvated in 1 N NaOH (20 mL) and extractedwith Et₂O (3×50 mL). The organics were combined, washed with brine(2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield thetitle compound (0.94 g, 89%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 7.87-7.73 (m, 4H), 7.51-7.43 (m, 3H), 3.53 (m, 1H), 2.09 (s, 3H),1.70-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.12 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.79 (m, 3H).

Preparation 68

Preparation of (4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine a)4-Fluoro-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde

A solution of α,α-dichloromethyl methyl ether (5.9 mL, 65 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) was cooled in an ice bath and then treated dropwise over15 min with SnCl₄ (7.6 mL, 65 mmol). After stirring for 45 min, asolution of 1-fluoronaphthalene (5.5 mL, 50 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) wasadded. The mixture was allowed to slowly warm to room temperature whilestirring overnight. The mixture was poured in ice water (100 mL) anddiluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL). The layers were separated. The organiclayer was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), washed with H₂O (3×50 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give thetitle compound (7.62 g, 87%) as a pale yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e 175(M+H)⁺.

b) (4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting4-fluoro-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for the1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (3.18 g, 98%)was prepared as a golden oil: MS (ESI) m/e 190 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 69

Preparation of (4-Chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine a)4-Chloro-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 2(a), except substituting1-chloronaphthalene for 1-fluoronaphthalene, the title compound (5.36 g,55%) was prepared as a pale yellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 191 (M+H)⁺.

b) (4-Chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting4-chloro-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for the1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (1.06 g, 60%)was prepared as a pale yellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 206 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 70

Preparation of (3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine a)3-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

Vilsmeier reagent was prepared via the dropwise addition of POCl₃ (7.9mL, 84 mmol) into ice-cold DMF (14 mL). A solution of2-carboxymethylsulfanyl-benzoic acid (3.0 g, 14 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) wasadded dropwise to the Vilsmeier reagent. The resulting mixture waswarmed to room temperature and then heated to 80° C. for 3.5 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature. Crushed ice wasadded until a bright yellow precipitate appeared. The solid was isolatedby filtration. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,hexanes/ethyl acetate 3:2) gave the title compound (1.87 g, 68%) as ayellow powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.36 (s, 1H), 8.03 (m, 1H),7.86 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.53 (m, 2H).

b) (3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To 3-chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (1.9 g, 9.5 mmol) was addeda solution of 2 M methylamine in methanol (32 mL) and the resultingmixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue taken up in ethanol(32 mL). The solution was cooled to 0° C., NaBH₄ (0.54 g, 14 mmol) wasadded in one portion and stirring continued overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue solvated in 1 M NaOH(200 mL). The mixture was extracted with diethyl ether (3×150 mL) andthe combined organics were washed with brine (100 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give ayellow oil. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,hexanes/ethyl acetate 1:1) gave the title compound (1.62 g, 80%) as apale yellow oil which crystallized under vacuum: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.70 (m, 2H), 7.45 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Preparation 71

Preparation of (5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine a)5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid methylamide

To a solution of 5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid ethylester (1.27 g, 5.3 mmol) in toluene (10 mL) was addedO,N-dimethyl-hydroxylamine (9.6 mL of a 1 M solution in toluene, 9.6mmol). The resulting mixture was heated to reflux overnight after whichthe reaction was cooled to room temperature and quenched by the additionof 10% aqueous K₂CO₃ (50 mL). The mixture was extracted with ethylacetate (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the titlecompound (2.12 g, 96%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.59(s, 1H), 7.27 (m, 2H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 3.01(d, J=4.9 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 222 (M+H)⁺.

b) (5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To an ice-cold solution of 5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acidmethylamide (2.12 g, 9.5 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added lithium aluminumhydride (19 mL of a 1 M solution in THF, 19.0 mmol). Once the additionwas complete, the resulting slurry was heated to reflux overnight. Themixture was cooled in an ice bath and carefully quenched by theconsecutive addition of water (0.90 mL), 15% aqueous NaOH (0.90 mL) andwater (2.5 mL). The resulting mixture was filtered through diatomaceousearth and the filtrate concentrated to give the title (2.00 g,quantitative) compound as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.51(d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25-1.14 (m, 2H), 6.32 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 2H), 3.73(d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H).

Preparation 72

Preparation of (1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine a)1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole

Sodium hydride (1.15 g, 28.7 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) was rinsed withhexanes and then suspended in DMF (20 mL). To this suspension was added7-methylindole (2.5 g, 19 mmol) portionwise. Gas evolution was allowedto subside between additions. The resulting brown mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 15 min and then CH₃I (2.71 g, 95.5 mmol) was addedin one portion. The exothermic reaction was cooled to 30° C. and stirredfor 1 h. Saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (10 mL) was added and the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was combined with water(100 mL) and the mixture was then extracted with diethyl ether (3×100mL). The combined organics were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (2.85 g, quantitative) as a red-pink oil which crystallizedupon vacuum drying: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.43 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.97-6.87 (m, 3H), 6.41 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 2.7 (s, 3H).

b) 1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

To a solution of 1,7-dimethylindole (2.85 g, 19.6 mmol) and TMEDA (3.3mL, 21.6 mmol) in diethyl ether (30 mL) at −30° C. under N₂ was addedn-butyllithium (13.5 mL of a 1.6 M solution in hexanes, 21.6 mmol)dropwise. The resulting orange solution was heated to reflux for 1 h andthen DMF (4.6 mL, 58.8 mmol) was added in one portion. The solution wasstirred at room temperature overnight. Saturated aqueous NH₄Cl solutionwas added and the mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate (3×150mL). The combined organics were washed with water (100 mL) and brine(100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to provide an orange oil. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, hexanes/ethyl acetate, 95:5) gave the titlecompound (1.57 g, 46%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.83(s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.39(s, 3H), 2.79 (s, 3H).

c) (1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To 1,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde (1.57 g, 9.06 mmol) was added asolution of 2 M solution of methylamine in methanol (30 mL) and theresulting mixture stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue taken up in ethanol(30 mL). The solution was cooled to 0° C. and then NaBH₄ (0.34 g, 9.1mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred overnight.Additional NaBH₄ (0.18 g, 4.5 mmol) was added and the mixture was againstirred overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue combined with 1 M NaOH (200 mL). The mixture wasextracted with diethyl ether (3×150 mL). The combined organics werewashed with brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound as a pale yellow oil(1.60 g, 94%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.37 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),6.93-6.87 (m, 2H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 2.77 (s,3H), 2.50 (s, 3H).

Preparation 73

Preparation of(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine a)5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

To a solution of 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene (4.83 g, 29.1 mmol)in THF (50 mL) at −30° C. under N₂ was added n-butyllithium (20.0 mL ofa 1.6 M solution in hexanes, 32.0 mmol) dropwise. The resulting orangesolution was stirred for 1 h and then DMF (3.4 mL, 43.7 mmol) was addedin one portion. The solution was warmed slowly to room temperature andstirred overnight. Saturated aqueous NH₄Cl was added and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×200 mL). The combined organics werewashed with water (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (5.55 g, 97%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ10.32 (s, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J=9.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=9.3, 2.6 Hz,1H), 7.31-7.24 (m, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H).

b) (5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To 5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (5.43 g, 28.0mmol) was added a solution of 2 M methylamine in methanol (94 mL) andthe resulting mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue taken upin ethanol (90 mL). The solution was cooled to 0° C. and then NaBH₄(1.06 g, 28.0 mmol) was added in one portion. The mixture was stirred 4hr, after which time NaBH₄ (0.54 g, 14.0 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue combined with 1 M NaOH (200 mL). The mixturewas extracted with diethyl ether (3×150 mL) and the combined organicswere washed with brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to the title compound (5.26 g, 90%)as a pale yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.71 (dd, J=9.0, 4.8 Hz,1H), 7.27 (dd, J=9.3, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09-7.04 (m, 1H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 2.51(s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

Preparation 74

Preparation of(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine a)5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

To a solution of 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene (4.98 g, 27.3 mmol)in THF (50 mL) at −40° C. was added n-butyllithium (18.7 mL of a 1.6 Msolution in hexanes, 30.0 mmol) dropwise. The resulting yellow solutionwas stirred for 1 h and then DMF (6.3 mL, 81.9 mmol) was added in oneportion. The solution was warmed slowly to room temperature and stirredovernight. Saturated aqueous NH₄Cl was added and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×200 mL). The combined organics werewashed with water (100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (6.62 g, 89%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ10.32 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=8.7,2.0 Hz, 1H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

b) (5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To 5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (5.10 g, 24.2mmol) was added a solution of 2 M methylamine in methanol (81 mL) andthe resulting mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue taken upin ethanol (81 mL). The solution was cooled to 0° C., NaBH₄ (1.37 g,36.3 mmol) was added in one portion, and stirring was continuedovernight. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was combined with 1 M NaOH (200 mL). The mixture was extractedwith diethyl ether (3×150 mL). The combined organics were washed withbrine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to the title compound (4.83 g, 88%) as a pale yellowoil which crystallized under vacuum: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.69-7.59(m, 2H), 7.25 (m, 1H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

Preparation 75

Preparation of (3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine a)3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzaldehyde

A suspension of 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde (10.0 g, 65.6 mmol),1-bromopropane (60 mL, 657 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (11.3 g, 82.1 mmol) in MeCN(250 mL) was heated to reflux for 12 h. The mixture was cooled toambient temperature and the solution filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated to give the title compound (12.9 g, quantitative) as lightyellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 195 (M+H)⁺.

b) (3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (13.2 g, 96%)was prepared as a light yellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 210 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 76

Preparation of (2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine a)2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 75(a), except substituting2-iodopropane for 1-bromopropane, the title compound (6.35 g,quantitative) was prepared as light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 10.5 (s, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=6.6, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.08 (m, 2H), 4.63(app septet, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 1.33 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H).

b) (2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (6.39 g, 93%)was prepared as a yellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 210 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 77

Preparation of (2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)methylamine a)2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzaldehyde

According to the procedure of Preparation 75(a), except substituting2-hydroxy-3-methyl-benzaldehyde for 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde,and substituting iodoethane for 1-bromopropane, the title compound (10.8g, 99%) was prepared as a brown oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.4 (s,1H), 7.69 (dd, J=7.6, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.6,7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 1.46 (t, J=7.0 Hz,3H).

b) (2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2-ethoxy-3-methyl-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (11.2 g, 95%) was prepared as a yellow oil: MS (ESI)m/e 180 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 78

Preparation of Methyl-naphthalen-2yl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingnaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (2.00 g, 91%) was prepared as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.84-7.80 (m, 3H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.44 (m, 3H), 3.92(s, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 1.52 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 79

Preparation of Methyl-naphthalen-1yl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingnaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (2.44 g, 91%) was prepared as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.12 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.40 (m, 4H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 1.50 (brs, 1H).

Preparation 80

Preparation of (4-Methanesulfonyl-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting4-methanesulfonyl-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.35 g, 63%) was prepared as an off-white solid: MS(ESI) m/e 200 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 81

Preparation of Methyl-quinolin-5-Yl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingquinoline-5-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (1.21 g, 84%) was prepared as an orange solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.90 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H),7.91 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (t, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.51 (m, 2H), 4.08(s, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.13 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 82

Preparation of (2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,3-dimethylbenzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (1.69 g, 72%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.09-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.01-6.99 (m, 2H), 3.59 (s, 2H), 3.45(br s, 1H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H).

Preparation 83

Preparation of (2,4,5-Trimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.90 g, 88%) was prepared as a light yellow oil: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 3.94 (s, 6H), 3.86(s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 2H), 3.53 (br s, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Preparation 84

Preparation of Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingbenzo[1,3]dioxole-5-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (3.23 g, 97%)was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.88-6.75 (m,3H), 5.96 (s, 2H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.95 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 85

Preparation of Benzo[1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethyl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingbenzo[1,3]dioxole-4-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (1.79 g, 81%)was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.84-6.82 (m,1H), 6.79-6.77 (m, 2H), 5.97 (s, 2H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.96(br s, 1H).

Preparation 86

Preparation of (4-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting4-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.93 g, 89%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.90-6.76 (m, 3H), 3.97 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (s,3H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.12 (br s, 1H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J=6.9Hz, 3H).

Preparation 87

Preparation of (2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (2.03 g, 93%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.99-6.88 (m, 3H), 3.92 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (s,3H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.87 (br s, 1H), 1.26 (t, J=6.3 Hz,3H).

Preparation 88

Preparation of (3,4-Dimethyl-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3,4-dimethyl-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (1.96 g, 89%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.92-6.80 (m, 3H), 3.71 (s, 6H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.23 (s,3H), 1.94 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 89

Preparation of (2,4,5-Trimethyl-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,4,5-trimethyl-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.48 g, 67%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.87 (s, 1H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s,3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 6H), 1.76 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 90

Preparation of Methyl-quinolin-3-yl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingquinoline-3-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (1.73 g, 73%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.29 (s, 1H), 8.60-8.58 (s, 2H), 8.09-8.04 (m, 2H),7.85-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.64 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.33 (s, 2H).

Preparation 91

Preparation of (3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3,4-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (2.10 g, 96%) was prepared as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.92-6.80 (m, 3H), 3.72 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 6H), 3.54 (s,2H), 2.71 (br s, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H).

Preparation 92

Preparation of(3,4-Dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3,4-dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (3.13 g, 97%)was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.07 (s, 1H),3.78 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.19 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 93

Preparation of Benzofuran-2ylmethyl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingbenzofuran-2-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (4.98 g, 92%) was prepared as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.58-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.19 (m, 2H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 3.77(s, 2H), 2.17 (s, 3H).

Preparation 94

Preparation of Methyl-(2-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2-methyl-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (1.72 g, 79%)was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.14 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.39 (m,2H), 7.33 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H),1.74 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 95

Preparation of Biphenyl-3-ylmethyl-methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substitutingbiphenyl-3-carbaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (0.78 g, 76%) was prepared as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.66-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.28 (m, 7H), 3.69 (s, 2H), 2.28(s, 3H), 2.15 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 96

Preparation of (2-Ethoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2-ethoxy-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (2.02 g, 94%)was prepared as a yellow-orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.08(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.74-7.33 (m, 3H), 4.18(q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.62 (br s, 1H), 1.37 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Preparation 97

Preparation of (2,3,4-Trimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,3,4-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (2.17 g, quantitative) was prepared as light yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.99 (d, J=8.5 Hz 1H), 6.74 (d, J=8.5Hz, 1H), 3.76 (s, 6H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.92(br s, 1H).

Preparation 98

Preparation of (2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-6-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxine-6-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (1.28 g, 59%)was prepared as a pale yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.78-6.73(m, 3H), 4.20 (s, 4H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 1.96 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 99

Preparation of (2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1.4]dioxin-5-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxine-5-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde. The title compound (1.97 g, 91%)was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.85-6.82 (m,1H), 6.77-6.70 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.20 (m, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H),1.76 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 100

Preparation (4,5-Dimethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting4,5-dimethyl-naphthalene-1-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (0.88 g, 88%)was prepared as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.00 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 3H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 2.87 (two s,6H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.96 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 101

Preparation of (2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting2,3-diethoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, thetitle compound (1.81 g, 84%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.96-6.83 (m, 3H), 4.01 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.95 (q,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.81 (br s, 1H), 1.33 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.27 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Preparation 102

Preparation of (3-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3-ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.60 g, 74%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.95-6.88 (m, 3H), 4.04 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (s,3H), 3.60 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.80 (br s, 1H), 1.34 (t, J=6.9 Hz,3H).

Preparation 103

Preparation of Methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3-methyl-benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde for1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde, the title compound (2.05 g,quantitative) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.52 (dd, J=6.7, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=6.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.21(m, 2H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.07 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 104

Preparation of (3-Chloro-2-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3-chloro-2-methoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.15 g, 55%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.37-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s,3H), 3.68 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.01 (br s, 1H).

Preparation 105

Preparation of (3-Choro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)methylamine a)3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzaldehyde

Iodoethane (1.54 mL, 19.2 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of3-chloro-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (2.01 g, 12.8 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (3.90 g,28.2 mmol) in DMF (25 mL). The mixture was heated to 50° C. and stirredfor 2.5 h. The heat was removed and reaction stirred at room temperaturefor 18 h. The reaction was quenched with H₂O (70 mL). The mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organics were washed withbrine (2×50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to yieldthe title compound (2.16 g, 91%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.27 (s, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=7.8,1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

b) (3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)methylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 67, except substituting3-chloro-2-ethoxy-benzaldehyde for 1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde,the title compound (1.36 g, 58%) was prepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.36-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 1H), 3.93 (q,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (s, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.07 (br s, 1H), 1.32 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Preparation 106

Preparation of Methyl-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-amine a)Thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde

A solution of thieno[3,2-c]pyridine (500 mg, 3.70 mmol) in anhydrous THF(10 mL) was stirred under argon and maintained at −78° C. while asolution of 1.6 M n-butyllithium in hexane (2.5 mL, 4.07 mmol) was addeddropwise. The resulting wine red solution was stirred for 5 min. thenDMF (573 μL, 7.4 mmol) was added. The cooling bath was removed and thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hr. The reactionmixture was treated with 10% aqueous HCl, made alkaline with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×50 mL) The combined organicfractions were concentrated in vacuo to give an oily residue which wassubjected to flash chromatography on silica gel (70% ethylacetate:hexanes) to give the title compound as a white solid (41.5%):¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.20 (s, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H),8.59 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H); MS (ES) m/e 164 (M+H)⁺.

b) Methylthieno[3,2-c]pyridine-2-methylamine

A solution of thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde (720 mg, 4.41 mmol)in a 2.0 M solution of methylamine in methanol (25 mL) was stirred atroom temperature for 5 hours. After this time, the mixture wasconcentrated to dryness, dissolved in anhydrous methanol (10 mL) thencooled to 0° C. To this solution was added NaBH₄ (167 mg, 4.41 mmol) inone portion. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature andstirred at this temperature overnight. The mixture was concentrated,dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and treated with 1.0 N NaOH (20 mL). Theaqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL). The combined organicfractions were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ then concentrated togive a yellow residue which was subjected to flash chromatography onsilica gel (10% 2M NH₃ in MeOH:CH₂Cl₂). The title compound was obtainedas a white solid in 63.6% yield: ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.01 (s, 1H),8.45 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 4.10 (s,2H), 2.54 (s, 3H); MS (ES) m/e 179 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 107

Preparation of (1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)methylamine

Indole-5-carbaldehyde (1.0 g, 6.9 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (15 mL). Methylamine (9.9 mL of 2M solution in methanol, 19.8mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 hr. The solution wasconcentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved into anhydrous methanol(20 mL). Sodium borohydride (262 mg, 6.9 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred overnight. Water (1 mL) was added and the solution wasconcentrated. Sodium hydroxide (5 mL, 1N) was added and the product wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL), dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated to afford the title compound as a brown oil (980 mg, 91%).¹H NMR (200 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.15 (m, 3H),6.55 (m,1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H).

Preparation 108

Preparation of Methyl-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)amine a)1-Methylindole-5-carbaldehyde

To a solution of indole-5-carbaldehyde (1.0 g, 6.9 mmol) in DMF (15 mL)was added sodium hydride (303 mg of 60% dispersion in oil, 7.59 mmol) in3 portions. The mixture was stirred for 30 mins. Methyl iodide (1.96 g,13.8 mmol) was then added and the mixture was stirred overnight. Ethylacetate (200 mL) was added and solution was washed with H₂O (3×20 mL)and brine (25 mL) dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to affordN-methylindole-5-carboxaldehyde as an orange oil (1.0 g, 91%). ¹H NMR(200 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.05 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.90-7.80 (m, 1H),7.35-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.80 (m,1H), 3.95 (s, 3H).

b) Methyl-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)amine

N-Methylindole-5-carbaldehyde (800 mg, 5.1 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (15 mL). Methylamine (7.15 mL of 2M solution inmethanol, 15.3 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 hr.The solution was concentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved intoanhydrous methanol (15 mL). Sodium borohydride (194 mg, 5.1 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight. Water (1 mL) was added andthe solution was concentrated to an orange oil. Sodium hydroxide (5 mL,1N) was added and the product was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to afford the title compound asan orange oil (885 mg, 100%). ¹H NMR (200 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.57(s, 1H),7.35-7.11(m, 3H), 6.51 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H).

Preparation 109

Preparation of (1H-Indol-7-ylmethyl)methylamine

Indole-7-carbaldehyde (500 mg, 3.4 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (10 mL). Methylamine (5.1 mL of 2M solution in methanol, 9.55mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 hr. The solution wasconcentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved into anhydrous methanol(10 mL). Sodium borohydride (131 mg, 3.45 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred overnight. Water (1 mL) was added and the solutionwas concentrated. Sodium hydroxide (5 mL, 1N) was added and the indolewas extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL), dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated to afford the tide compound as a yellow oil (484 mg, 92%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.04 (d,J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H).

Preparation 110

Preparation of Methyl-(1-methylindol-7-ylmethyl)amine

To a solution of indole-7-carboxaldehyde (500 mg, 3.45 mmol) in DMF (8mL) was added sodium hydride (152 mg of 60% dispersion in oil, 3.8mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30 mins. Methyl iodide (0.98 g, 6.9mmol) was then added and the mixture was stirred for 2 hrs. Ethylacetate (200 mL) was added and solution was washed with H₂O (3×20 mL)and brine (25 mL) dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to affordN-methylindole-7-carboxaldehyde as a brown oil which was used withoutfurther purification.

The crude oil was dissolved in anhydrous methanol (10 mL). Methylamine(5.1 mL of 2M solution in methanol, 9.55 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred for 3 hours. The solution was concentrated to a yellow oiland then dissolved into anhydrous methanol (10 mL). Sodium borohydride(131 mg, 3.45 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred overnight.Water (1 mL) was added and the solution was concentrated to an orangeoil. Sodium hydroxide (5 mL, 1N) was added and the product was extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×20 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated toafford the title compound as a brown oil (400 mg, 68%). ¹H NMR (200 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.52 (dd, J=7.0, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23-6.94 (m, 3H), 6.44 (d, J=3.1Hz, 1H), 4.10 (s, 3H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Preparation 111

Preparation of (1H-Indol-6-ylmethyl)methylamine a)(1H-Indol-6-yl)methanol

Indole-6-carboxylic acid (1.0 g, 6.2 mmol) was dissolved into anhydrousTHF (20 mL) under argon. Lithium aluminum hydride (494 mg, 13 mmol) wasadded portionwise and the mixture was stirred overnight. The mixture wascooled to 0° C. and ethyl acetate (10 mL) was carefully added, followedby methanol (5 mL) and water (5 mL). The mixture was stirred for 30 min.and filtered through celite. The solution was concentrated and dissolvedinto ethyl acetate (200 mL) and washed with brine (2×20 mL), dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated to afford the title compound as a brown oil (880mg, 96%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 7.23 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.51-6.49 (m, 1H), 4.70(s, 2H).

b) 1H-Indole-6-carbaldehyde

Dess-Martin periodinane (1.53 g, 2.6 mmol) was dissolved into methylenechloride (15 mL). Indol-6-yl-methanol (500 mg, 3.4 mmol) in methylenechloride (12 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred for 1 hr. Sodiumhydroxide (5 mL of 1 N solution) was added and the reaction was stirredfor 15 min. The organic layer was separated and washed with H₂O (5 mL),brine (5 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to afford the titlecompound as a brown solid (275 mg, 56%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.7 (s, 1H), 9.98 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.52 (dd,J=8.2, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.57-6.5 (m, 1H).

c) (1H-Indol-6-ylmethyl)methylamine

Indole-6-carboxaldehyde (90 mg, 0.62 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (3 mL). Methylamine (0.95 mL of 2M solution in methanol, 1.86mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 hr. The solution wasconcentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved into anhydrous methanol(3 mL). Sodium borohydride (24 mg, 0.62 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred overnight. Water (1 mL) was added and the solution wasconcentrated. Sodium hydroxide (2 mL, 1N) was added and the indole wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL), dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated to afford the title compound as a yellow oil (98 mg, 100%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 7.57(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s,1H), 7.12 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (d, J=2.7 Hz,1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H).

Preparation 112

Preparation of N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting acrylicacid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-napthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (1.51 g,58%) was prepared as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.71-7.50 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.15-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.80-6.53 (m,1H), 6.45-6.35 (s, 1H), 5.72-5.67 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.75 (m, 2H), 3.77 (s,3H), 3.05-2.99 (m, 3H).

Preparation 113

Preparation ofN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine (1.95g, 11.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was treated with acryloyl chloride (1.2mL, 14 mmol) and triethylamine (3.2 mL, 22 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL). The solution was washed with water and brine,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, EtOAc/hexanes, 40/60)gave the title compound (2.10 g, 75%) as a pale yellow solid: MS (ESI)m/e 246 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 114

Preparation of(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid a) [2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)methylamino]acetic acidethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (1.98g, 5.71 mmol) and sarcosine ethyl ester hydrochloride (0.90 g, 5.86mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was treated with triethylamine (2.6 mL, 18.5 mmol).After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 2 h, the cloudy mixturewas diluted with H₂O (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) and brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,98:2) gave the title compound (1.37 g, 79%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.76(s, 2H), 4.20 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 3.24 (s, 2H), 2.28 (s,3H), 1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 302 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Bromo-4-methyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of [2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)methylamino]aceticacid ethyl ester (1.37 g, 4.53 mmol) in DMSO (50 mL) was treated withNaH (0.18 g, 4.5 mmol). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for2 h, the mixture was stored in the freezer overnight. The mixture wasallowed to warm to room temperature, diluted with H₂O (200 mL), andextracted with EtOAc (3×150 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith H₂O (2×50 mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andthe solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH, 98:2) gave the title compound(0.88 g, 76%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.57 (s, 1H),8.35 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s,2H), 2.49 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 256 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-4-methyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.63 g, 2.5 mmol) in propionitrile (10 mL) and DMF (3 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 25 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (1.5 mL, 10 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.9 mL, 5 mmol)and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (56 mg, 0.25 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (150 mg, 0.49 mmol) were added simultaneously, and themixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heatedto reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, filtered through Celite,and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give the title compound (0.60 g,80%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.41(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.37(d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.77 (s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s,9H); MS (ESI) m/e 304 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid

A suspension of(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (0.59 g, 1.9 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (7 mL) was treatedwith TFA (7 mL). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 45 min,the clear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil wastreated with anhydrous HCl in dioxane (10 mL, 4.0 M) and sonicated untilthe oil was converted to a fine off-white solid. After stirring under N₂for 20 min, the solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, anddried under vacuum for several hours to give the title compound (0.77 g,quantitative) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.27(bs, 1H), 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H),7.65 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (s, 2H), 3.82 (s,2H), 2.89 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 248 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 115

Preparation of(E)-3-(4-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride a)[(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)ethoxycarbonylmethyl-amino]aceticacid ethyl ester

A suspension of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide(12.0 g, 34.6 mmol) and diethyl iminodiacetate (7.0 mL, 39.1 mmol) inCH₃CN (350 mL) was treated with triethylamine (10.7 mL, 76.1 mmol).After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 4 h, the solvent wasremoved in vacuo. The resulting yellow slurry was partitioned betweenH₂O (400 mL) and EtOAc (400 mL), and the aqueous layer was extractedwith EtOAc (200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed invacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1) gave the title compound (6.55 g, 51%) as a light tanoil: MS (ESI) m/e 374 (M+H)⁺.

b)(7-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester

A solution of[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)ethoxycarbonylmethyl-amino]-aceticacid ethyl ester (6.52 g, 17.4 mmol) in DMSO (170 mL) was treated withNaH (0.70 g, 17.5 mmol). After stirring at room temperature overnight,the mixture was diluted with H₂O (300 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(4×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with H₂O (3×100 mL)and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo to give the title compound (6.18 g, quantitative) as anoff-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 328 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(4-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of(7-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester (6.18 g, 17.4 mmol) in propionitrile (70 mL) and DMF(17 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for 30 min. The mixture was treatedwith tert-butyl acrylate (10.2 mL, 69.6 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (6.4 mL, 37mmol) and was then de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.39 g,1.7 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (1.06 mg, 3.48 mmol) were added simultaneously,and the mixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. After heatingto reflux for 14 h, the mixture was allowed to cool and thenconcentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ andfiltered through Celite. The orange filtrate was concentrated in vacuo.The resulting residue was diluted with EtOAc (200 mL) and washed withH₂O (100 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with H₂O (2×100 mL) and brine (100mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,97:3) and again by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,99:1) gave the title compound (2.55 g, 39%) as an off-white solid: MS(ESI) m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-(4-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-(4-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (1.14 g, 3.04 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (8 mL) was treatedwith TFA (8 mL). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 45 min,the clear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil wastreated with anhydrous HCl in dioxane (10 mL, 4.0 M) and sonicated untilthe oil was converted to a fine off-white solid. The resulting mixturewas diluted with Et₂O (100 mL) and stirred under N₂ for 20 min. Thesolid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and dried undervacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the title compound (1.05 g, 88%) asan off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.56-8.55(m, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H),4.14-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 6H), 1.18 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 320 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 116

Preparation of(R)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride a)(R)-1-(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acidmethyl ester

A suspension of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide(8.00 g, 23.1 mmol) and D-proline methyl ester hydrochloride (4.53 g,27.4 mmol) in CH₃CN (100 mL) was treated with a solution oftriethylamine (10.4 mL, 74.0 mmol) in CH₃CN (100 mL). After stirring atroom temperature for 5 h, the cloudy mixture was diluted with H₂O (300mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×200 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and thesolvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (6.55 g, 90%) as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 314 (M+H)⁺

b)(R)-6-Bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-10-one

A solution of(R)-1-(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acidmethyl ester (6.52 g, 20.8 mmol) in DMSO (200 mL) was treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.83 g, 20.7 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature for 3 h, the mixture was stored in the freezer for 3 d.The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, diluted with H₂O(400 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (4×200 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification byflash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH, 99:1) gave thetitle compound (3.94 g, 67%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 282(M+H)⁺.

c)(R)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of(R)-6-bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-10-one(3.91 g, 13.8 mmol) in propionitrile (80 mL) and DMF (20 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 25 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (8.1 mL, 55 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (5.1 mL, 29 mmol)and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 15 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.31 g, 1.4 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (0.84 mg, 2.8 mmol) were added simultaneously, and themixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 10 min. The mixture washeated to reflux overnight then allowed to cool. The resultingprecipitate was isolated by filtration, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, filteredthrough Celite, and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give the titlecompound (2.53 g, 56%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 330 (M+H)⁺.

d)(R)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(R)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (2.53 g, 7.68 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was treatedwith TFA (15 mL). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 45min, the clear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oilwas treated with anhydrous HCl (30 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane,120 mmol). The resulting mixture was sonicated for 10 min, stirred underN₂ for 20 min, diluted with Et₂O (100 mL), sonicated for 20 min andstirred for 20 min. The solid was isolated by filtration, washed withEt₂O, and dried under vacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the titlecompound (2.66 g, quantitative) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 274(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 117

Preparation of(S)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride a)(S)-1-(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acidmethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (6.00g, 17.3 mmol) and L-proline methyl ester hydrochloride (2.88 g, 17.4mmol) in DMF (125 mL) was treated with a solution of triethylamine (7.8mL, 55.5 mmol) in DMF (75 mL). After stirring at room temperature underN₂ for 3 h, the cloudy mixture was diluted with H₂O (300 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (2×300 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith H₂O (2×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andthe solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (3.66 g, 67%) as a pale yellow oil: MS (ESI) m/e 314 (M+H)⁺.

b)(S)-6-Bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-10-one

A solution of(S)-1-(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acidmethyl ester (3.66 g, 11.6 mmol) in DMSO (120 mL) was treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.47 g, 11.7 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature for 4 h, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (2500 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (5×150 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith H₂O (4×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andthe solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH, 99:1) gave the title compound(2.75 g, 84%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 282 (M+H)⁺.

c)(S)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of(S)-6-bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-10-one(1.46 g, 5.17 mmol) in propionitrile (40 mL) and DMF (10 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 30 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (3.0 mL, 20 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (1.9 mL, 11 mmol)and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.12 g, 0.53 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (0.34 mg, 1.12 mmol) were added simultaneously, and themixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heatedto reflux overnight then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, filtered through Celite andthe solvent was removed in vacuo to give the title compound (0.68 g,40%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 330 (M+H)⁺.

d)(S)-(E)-3-(10-Oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(S)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (0.65 g, 1.97 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (7 mL) was treatedwith TFA (7 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 30 min, theclear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil wastreated with anhydrous dioxane (20 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane, 80mmol). The resulting mixture was sonicated for 5 min, stirred under N₂for 5 min and diluted with Et₂O. The solid was isolated by filtration,suspended in Et₂O, concentrated to dryness, and dried under vacuumovernight to give the title compound (0.60 g, 88%) as an off-whitesolid: MS (ESI) m/e 274 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 118

Preparation of(E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1.4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a) (4-Methoxy-benzylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester

A suspension of glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride (10.0 g, 71.6 mmol)and NaBH₃CN (5.00 g, 79.6 mmol) in MeOH (60 mL) was treated dropwiseover 15 min with p-anisaldehyde (11.0 mL, 90.4 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature overnight, the solvent was removed in vacuo. Theresidue was partitioned between CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) and saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ (300 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×200 mL)and the combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification byflash column chromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 90:10 to 50:50)gave the title compound (7.77 g, 49%) as a colorless liquid: MS (ESI)m/e 224 (M+H)⁺.

b) [(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(4-methoxy-benzyl)amino]aceticacid ethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (11.9g, 34.3 mmol) and (4-methoxy-benzylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester (7.70g, 34.5 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was treated with triethylamine (10.0 mL,71.2 mmol). After stirring at room temperature overnight, the cloudymixture was diluted with H₂O (400 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×300mL). The combined organic layers were washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) andbrine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removedin vacuo to give the title compound (13.0 g, 93%) as a yellow syrup: MS(ESI) m/e 408 (M+H)⁺.

c)7-Bromo-4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(4-methoxy-benzyl)amino]aceticacid ethyl ester (13.0 g, 31.9 mmol) in DMSO (200 mL) was treated withNaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 1.30 g, 32.5 mmol). After stirringat room temperature overnight, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (500 mL)and a precipitate formed. The solid was isolated by filtration, washedwith H₂O, and dried under vacuum at 50° C. for 6.5 h to give the titlecompound (7.16 g, 62%) as a tan powder: MS (ESI) m/e 362 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(5.00 g, 13.8 mmol) in propionitrile (80 mL) and DMF (20 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 25 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (8.1 mL, 55 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (5.1 mL, 29 mmol)and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 15 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.32 g, 1.43 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (0.85 g, 2.79 mmol) were added simultaneously, and themixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heatedto reflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration. Purification by flash column chromatography(silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1) gave the title compound (3.54 g, 63%) asa white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 410 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-[4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (3.54 g, 8.65 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) was treatedwith TFA (20 mL). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 25min, the clear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resultingresidue was treated with anhydrous HCl (40 mL of a 4.0 M solution indioxane, 160 mmol) and sonicated for 15 min. The solid was isolated byfiltration, washed with Et₂O and dried under vacuum at 50° C. for 3 d togive the title compound (3.40 g, 92%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.38 (br s, 1H), 11.32 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H),7.66-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.02 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.63 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H),4.41-4.27 (m, 5H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.68 (s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 354 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 119

Preparation of(E)-3-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)[tert-Butoxycarbonyl-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)amino]acetic acid methylester

A solution of N-tert-butoxycarbonyl glycine methyl ester (9.4 mL, 63.6mmol) in DMF (250 mL) was cooled in an ice bath and treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 2.85 g, 71.2 mmol). After stirring at 0°C. under N₂ for 30 min and then at room temperature for 30 min, themixture was cooled in an ice bath and treated with a solution of4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (10.5 g, 70 mmol) in DMF (50 mL). Afterstirring at 0° C. for 30 min, the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (600 mL) andthen extracted with EtOAc (5×300 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with H₂O (4×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2) gave the titlecompound (0.79 g, 4%) as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 303 (M+H)⁺.

b) (2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethylamino)acetic acid methyl ester

A solution of [tert-butoxycarbonyl-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)amino]aceticacid methyl ester (0.79 g, 2.61 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated withTFA (10 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 1 h, the solutionwas concentrated in vacuo. The oil was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) andthe resulting solution was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (50 mL).The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (10×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo to give the title compound (0.40 g, 76%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.69-3.74 (m, 7H), 3.45 (s, 2H),2.69-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.52 (m, 6H), 1.84 (s, 1H).

c)[(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)amino]aceticacid methyl ester

A solution of (2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethylamino)acetic acid methyl ester(0.40 g, 2.0 mmol) and triethylamine (1.0 mL, 7.11 mmol) in DMF (20 mL)was treated with 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide(0.70 g, 2.0 mmol). After stirring at room temperature under for 7 h,the cloudy mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and then extracted withEtOAc (4×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with H₂O (3×50mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to 96:4) gave the title compound (0.46 g, 60%) asa colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 387 (M+H)⁺.

d)7-Bromo-4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)amino]aceticacid methyl ester (0.34 g, 0.88 mmol) in DMSO (10 mL) was treated withNaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 35 mg, 0.88 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature overnight, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL),and then extracted with EtOAc (4×50 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. The resulting pale yellowoil was purified by flash column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH, 97:3 to 90:10) to give the title compound (0.24 g, 57%) asan off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 355 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.18 g, 0.52 mmol) in propionitrile (4 mL) and DMF (1 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 15 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (0.3 mL, 2 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.2 mL, 1 mmol) andwas de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (12 mg, 0.053 mmol) andP(o-tol)₃ (32 mg, 0.10 mmol) were added simultaneously, and the mixturewas de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heated toreflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The mixture was diluted withEt₂O (50 mL) and the resulting solution washed with H₂O (20 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3) gave the title compound (92 mg, 44%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H),7.61-7.49 (m, 2H), 6.36 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H),3.70-3.67 (m, 4H), 2.78-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.52-2.49 (m, 6H), 1.53 (s, 9H);MS (ESI) m/e 403 (M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-3-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (92 mg, 0.23 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was treatedwith TFA (2 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 30 min, theclear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil wastreated with anhydrous HCl (4 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane, 16mmol) and then sonicated for 15 min. The mixture was diluted with Et₂Oand sonicated for 10 min. The solid was isolated by filtration, washedwith Et₂O and dried under vacuum at 50° C. for 4.5 hr to give the titlecompound (0.10 g, 96%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 347 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 120

Preparation of(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid hydrochloride a) [(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]aceticacid ethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (6.00g, 17.3 mmol) and glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride (2.41 g, 17.3 mmol)in DMF (200 mL) was treated with triethylamine (7.8 mL, 56 mmol). Afterstirring at room temperature for 3.5 h, the cloudy mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (300 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (2×300 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purificationby flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2) gave thetitle compound (2.83 g, 57%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.04 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.56 (s, 2H), 4.22 (q,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (s, 2H), 3.38 (s, 2H), 1.73 (s, 1H), 1.30 (t, J=7.2Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 288 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of [(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]acetic acidethyl ester (1.79 g, 6.21 mmol) in DMSO (70 mL) was treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.25 g, 6.2 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature for 27 h, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (300 mL),and extracted then with EtOAc (4×150 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give the title compound(1.09 g, 72%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.26 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.93(s, 2H), 1.85 (br s, 1H); MS (ESI) m/e 242 (M+H)⁺.

c)(7-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid tert-butyl ester

A solution of7-bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (2.29 g,9.46 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was treated with tert-butylbromoacetate (1.7mL, 12 mmol) and triethylamine (1.5 mL, 11 mmol). After stirring at roomtemperature overnight, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (300 mL) andthen extracted with EtOAc (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with H₂O (3×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 2:1) gave the titlecompound (1.61 g, 48%) as a white powder: MS (ESI) t/e 356 (M+H)⁺.

d)(7-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid hydrochloride

A solution of(7-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid tert-butyl ester (1.61 g, 4.52 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) was treatedwith TFA (15 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 1 h, thesolution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting slurry was treatedwith anhydrous HCl (40 mL of a 4.0 M) and sonicated for 1.5 h, dilutedwith Et₂O and stirred for 1 h. The solid was isolated by filtration,washed with Et₂O, and dried under vacuum at 50° C. overnight to give thetitle compound (1.66 g, 98%) as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 300 (M+H)⁺.

e)7-Bromo-4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A suspension of(7-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid hydrochloride (1.66 g, 4.45 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) was treatedsequentially with (i-Pr)₂EtN (3.1 mL, 18 mmol), N-methyl piperazine(0.54 mL, 4.87 mmol), HOBt (0.66 g, 4.88 mmol), and EDC (0.95 g, 4.96mmol). After stirring overnight, the mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂(100 mL) and then washed with H₂O (100 mL). The aqueous layer wasextracted with CH₂Cl₂ (4×100 mL). The combined organic layers were driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purificationby flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3 to 95:5)gave the title compound (1.42 g, 83%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI)m/e 382 (M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of7-Bromo-4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(1.39 g, 3.64 mmol) in propionitrile (32 mL) and DMF (8 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 15 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (2.1 mL, 14 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (1.3 mL, 7.4 mmol)and then was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (83 mg, 0.37mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.22 g, 0.73 mmol) were added simultaneously, andthe mixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 10 min. The mixture washeated to reflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The resultingprecipitate was isolated by filtration and dissolved in CH₂Cl₂. Thesolution was filtered through Celite and the solvent was removed invacuo to give the title compound (1.13 g, 72%) as an off-white solid: MS(ESI) m/e 430 (M+H)⁺.

g)(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid hydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (1.12 g, 2.61 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treatedwith TFA (10 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 35 min, thesolution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil was treated withanhydrous HCl (20 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane, 80 mmol) and theresulting mixture was sonicated for 1 h. The mixture was diluted withEt₂O (50 mL) and sonicated for 10 min. The solid was isolated byfiltration, washed with Et₂O and dried under vacuum at 50° C. for 4 h togive the title compound (1.72 g, quantitative) as an off-white solid: ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.60 (br s, 1H), 11.09 (br s, 1H), 8.82 (s,1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=19.9 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H),4.43-4.40 (m, 2H), 4.31 (br s, 2H), 3.95-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.84 (br s, 2H),3.56 (s, 4H), 3.42 (br s, 2H), 3.23-2.97 (m, 2H), 2.76 (d, J=4.1 Hz,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 374 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 121

Preparation of(E)-3-[4-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a) (3-Morpholin-4-yl-propylamino)acetic acid ethylester

A solution of 4-(3-aminopropyl)morpholine (10.0 mL, 68.4 mmol) in MeOH(180 mL) was cooled in an ice bath and treated with ethyl glyoxylate(50% solution in toluene, 20.0 mL, 98.0 mmol) and HOAc (12 mL). Afterstirring for 15 min, NaBH₃CN (4.81 g, 76.5 mmol) was added and themixture was allowed to stir at 0° C. for 2 h. The mixture was dilutedwith saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (500 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc(5×300 mL) followed by CH₂Cl₂ (9×200 mL). The combined CH₂Cl₂ layerswere dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo togive the title compound (7.44 g, 47%) as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e231 (M+H)⁺.

b)[(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)amino]aceticacid ethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (11.2g, 32.3 mmol) and (3-morpholin-4-yl-propylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester(7.44 g, 32.3 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was treated with triethylamine (9.5mL, 68 mmol). After stirring at room temperature overnight, the mixturewas diluted with H₂O (400 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (5×250 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with H₂O (2×200 mL) and brine(200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed invacuo to give the title compound (11.8 g, 87%) as a yellow oil: MS (ESI)m/e 415 (M+H)⁺.

c)7-Bromo-4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)amino]aceticacid ethyl ester (11.8 g, 28.3 mmol) in DMSO (200 mL) was treated withNaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 1.13 g, 28.3 mmol). After stirringat room temperature overnight, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (400 mL)and then extracted with EtOAc (7×250 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with H₂O (2×200 mL) and brine (200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3 to 96:4) gave thetitle compound (5.76 g, 55%) as an off-white powder: MS (ESI) m/e 369(M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-[4-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(5.70 g, 15.4 mmol) in propionitrile (120 mL) and DMF (30 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 15 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (9.0 mL, 61 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (5.7 mL, 33 mmol)and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.35 g, 1.6 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (0.94 g, 3.1 mmol) were added simultaneously, and themixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heatedto reflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The mixture was diluted withEt₂O (200 mL). The organic solution was filtered through Celite, washedwith H₂O (200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and then concentrated invacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3 to 96:4) gave the title compound (3.49 g, 55%) as atan solid: MS (ESI) m/e 417 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[4-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-[4-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (2.21 g, 5.30 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) was treatedwith TFA (20 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 30 min, thesolution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil was treated withanhydrous HCl (50 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane, 200 mmol) and themixture was sonicated for 1.5 h. The mixture was diluted with Et₂O (200mL) and sonicated for 15 min. The solid was isolated by filtration,washed with Et₂O, and dried under vacuum at 50° C. for 5 h to give thetitle compound (3.08 g, quantitative) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.23 (br s, 2H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=15.9, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (br s, 2H), 3.90 (br s, 6H),3.24 (m, 8H), 2.22 (br s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 361 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 122

Preparation of(E)-7-(2-carboxy-vinyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester hydrochloride a)7-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (1.08 g,4.46 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (60 mL) was treated with Et₃N (0.80 mL, 5.7 mmol)and then cooled in an ice bath. The chilled suspension was treateddropwise with CbzCl (4.5 mmol) to give a clear solution. The ice bathwas removed and the solution was allowed to stir overnight. The mixturewas diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (90 mL), washed with H₂O (50 mL) and brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,99.5:0.5 to 99:1) gave the title compound (0.52 g, 31%) as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.31-8.36 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.71 (m, 1H),7.34-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.19-7.21 (m, 1H), 5.08-5.12 (m, 2H), 4.43-4.65 (m,4H); MS (ESI) m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-7-(2-tert-Butoxycarbonyl-vinyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester

A suspension of7-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester (0.52 g, 1.4 mmol) in propionitrile (10 mL) and DMF (3mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The mixture was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (0.83 mL, 10 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.50 mL, 2.9mmol) and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (34 mg, 0.15mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (84 mg, 0.27 mmol) were added simultaneously, andthe mixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture washeated to reflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The resultingprecipitate was isolated by filtration, washed with EtOAc and dissolvedin CH₂Cl₂. The solution was filtered through Celite and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo to give the title compound (0.31 g, 53%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.49-8.57 (m, 1H), 8.30 (s,1H), 7.43-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.33 (s, 4H), 7.17-7.18 (m, 1H), 6.21-6.40 (m,1H), 5.05-5.11 (m, 2H), 4.46-4.68 (m, 4H), 1.54-1.57 (m, 9H); MS (ESI)m/e 424 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-7-(2-Carboxy-vinyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester hydrochloride

A solution of(E)-7-(2-tert-butoxycarbonyl-vinyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester (0.31 g, 0.73 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) was treated withTFA (5 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 30 min, the clear tansolution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil was treated withanhydrous HCl (10 mL of a 4.0 M solution in dioxane, 40 mmol) to give acloudy mixture. The mixture was diluted with Et₂O (200 mL) to give anoff-white precipitate. After stirring for 15 min, the solid was isolatedby filtration, washed with Et₂O, and dried under vacuum for 1.5 h togive the title compound (0.27 g, 91%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.50-10.47 (m, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.09-8;15 (m, 1H),7.53-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.33 (m, 5H), 6.51-6.65 (m, 1H), 5.42 (bs, 2H),5.05-5.08 (m, 2H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 368 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 123

Preparation of(E)-3-(2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride a)(E)-3-(2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester

A stirred solution of 6-bromo-3H-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-one (1.00 g,4.65 mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (2.7 mL, 18 mmol), palladium(II) acetate(104 mg, 0.465 mmol), tri-o-tolylphosphine (283 mg, 0.930 mmol), andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (1.7 mL, 9.7 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (4mL) and propionitrile (16 mL) was deoxygenated by bubbling argon throughthe solution for 20 min. The mixture was heated to reflux for 21 h, thenallowed to cool. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasdissolved in dichloromethane (100 mL). The solution was washed withwater (2×200 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solventremoved in vacuo to give a dark brown oil. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, gradient from 98:2 to 94:6 CHCl₃/MeOH) gavethe title compound (283 mg, 23%) as a brown solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 2H), 6.37 (d, J=16.0 Hz,1H), 1.55 (s, 9H).

b) (E)-3-(2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-6-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester (274 mg, 1.04 mmol) in dichloromethane (5 mL) andtrifluoroacetic acid (5 mL) was stirred for 30 min, then the solventswere removed in vacuo. The residue was suspended in anhydrous HCl (5 mLof a 4 M solution in 1,4-dioxane, 20 mmol) and the mixture was sonicatedfor 1 min. The resulting solid was collected by filtration, washed withdiethyl ether and then dried in vacuo to give the title compound (194mg, 77%) as a light brown solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.31 (s,1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H).

Preparation 124

Preparation of (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(2-carboxy-ethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid

A solution of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester (0.86 g, 3.0 mmol) was stirred in methanol (10 mL),dioxane (10 mL) and aq. NaOH (15 mL of a 1 N solution, 15 mmol) for 4days. The clear solution was neutralized with aq. HCl (15 mL of a 1 Nsolution, 15 mmol) and stirred for 20 min. The white precipitate wascollected by filtration to give(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(2-carboxy-ethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acid (0.57 g,78%): MS (ESI) m/e 237 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 125

Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride a) 5-Bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine

An ice-cold suspension of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylaminehydrobromide (10.0 g, 28.8 mmol) in MeCN (100 mL) was treated withpiperidine (6.4 mL, 64.8 mmol). After stirring at room temperature for3.5 h, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (500 mL). The solution wasfiltered and then concentrated to give the title compound (4.16 g, 53%)as a pale, yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e 270 (M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine (500 mg,1.85 mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (0.3 mL, 2.0 mmol), (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.5 mL,2.8 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (114 mg, 0.37 mmol) in EtCN (10 mL) wasde-oxygenated with argon for 30 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (43 mg, 0.19 mmol) wasadded, and the mixture was de-oxygenated for 15 min. The mixture washeated to reflux for 18 h and then allowed to cool. The solvent wasremoved in vacuo. The residue was partitioned between EtOAc and H₂O. Theorganic layer was washed with H₂O and satd NaCl, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂to 96:4 CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH) gave the title compound (350 mg, 60%) as a yellowsolid: MS (ESI) m/e 318 (M+H)⁺.

c) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride

A suspension of 3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (250 mg, 0.79 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) was treatedwith TFA (2 mL). After stirring at room temperature under N₂ for 45 min,the solution was concentrated. The resulting oil was treated withanhydrous HCl in dioxane (10 mL, 4.0 M) and then sonicated until the oilwas converted to a fine off-white solid. After stirring under N₂ for 20min, the solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and driedunder vacuum for several hours to give the title compound (282 mg,quantitative) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6(br s, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.39-8.28 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J=15.0Hz, 1H), 6.46 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 3.43-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.97(s, 2H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 5H), 1.35 (s, 1H).

Preparation 126

Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride a) 5-Bromo-3-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(a), except substitutingpyrrolidine for piperidine, the title compound (2.40 g, 34%) wasprepared as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.01 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (s, 2H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.48-2.44(m, 4H), 1.80-1.60 (m, 4H).

b) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(b), except substituting5-bromo-3-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine, the title compound(1.60 g, 61%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.08 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 2H), 6.17 (d, J=15.9 Hz,1H), 6.00 (s, 2H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.49-2.45 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.76 (m, 4H),1.52 (s, 9H).

c) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(c), except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester for(E)-3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester, the title compound (1.68 g, quantitative) was preparedas an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.9 (br s, 1H),8.66-8.38 (m, 4H), 7.56 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H),4.46 (s, 2H), 3.57-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.01 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.88 (m, 4H).

Preparation 127

Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)5-Bromo-3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(a), except substituting1-methylpiperizine for piperidine, the title compound (2.32 g, 30%) wasprepared as a light, yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.03 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.63 (s, 2H), 3.42 (s, 2H),2.46-2.36 (m, 8H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

b) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(b), except substituting5-bromo-3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine, the title compound(1.18 g, 45%) was prepared as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.09 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.44 (m, 2H), 6.18 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 5.95(br s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 2.38-2.59 (m, 7H), 2.96 (s, 4H), 1.52 (s, 9H).

c) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(c), except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (1.18 g, 3.55 mmol) for(E)-3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester, the title compound (1.72 g, quantitative) was preparedas an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.98 (br s, 1H),8.61-8.34 (m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H),3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 3.45-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.08 (m, 2H),2.76 (s, 4H); MS (ESI) m/e 277 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 128

Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)3-(4-Benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-5-bromo-pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(a), except substituting4-benzylpiperidine (5.6 mL, 31.7 mmol) for piperidine and adding K₂CO₃(19.9 g, 144 mmol) as base, the title compound (9.81 g, 95%) wasprepared as a light, yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e 36 (M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(b), except substituting3-(4-Benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-5-bromo-pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine, the title compound(4.48 g, 80%) was prepared as a yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e 408 (M+H)⁺.

c) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(c), except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid tert-butylester, the title compound (5.24 g, quantitative) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.56 (br s, 1H), 8.61-8.37(m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J=15.9, 1H), 7.32-7.17 (m, 6H), 6.50-6.42 (m, 1H),4.35 (br s, 2H), 3.45-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.11-2.92 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.51 (m,6H); MS (ESI) m/e 352 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 129

Preparation of(E)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid a) 2-Amino-5-bromo-nicotinic acid hydrobromide

Bromine (7.5 mL, 146 mmol) was added dropwise over 10 min to asuspension of 2-amino-nicotinic acid (20.0 g, 145 mmol) in glacialacetic acid (250 mL) cooled in an ice bath. After the bromine additionwas complete, the mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 d.The resulting light yellow solid was isolated by filtration, washed withEt₂O, and dried under high vacuum (40° C.) for several hours to give thetitle compound (40.0 g, 93%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.33 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (bs, 3H); ESI MS m/e 217 (M+H)⁺.

b) 2-Amino-5-bromo-nicotinamide

To an ice-cold suspension of 2-amino-5-bromo-nicotinic acid hydrobromide(5.11 g, 17.1 mmol) and ammonium chloride (9.15 g, 171 mmol) indimethoxyethane (170 mL) was added Et₃N (4.8 mL, 34.2 mmol). After 10min, diethylphosphoryl cyanide was added dropwise and the cold bathremoved. After 4 h, the solution was filtered and the filtrateconcentrated. The resulting residue was partitioned between EtOAc andwater. The organic layer was washed with satd NaHCO₃ (2×) and satd NaCl,dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The yellow solidwas dissolved in EtOAc and then hexanes were added until precipitationoccurred. The solid was collected by filtration and then triturated withEtOAc to give the title compound (1.62 g, 44%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.13 (s, 2H), 8.04 (bs, 1H), 7.46 (bs, 1H), 7.37(bs, 2H).

c) 6-Bromo-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4-dione

Oxalyl chloride (100 mL, 1.16 mmol) was added dropwise to a suspensionof 2-amino-5-bromo-nicotinamide (500 mg, 2.31 mmol) in toluene (5 mL)and the resulting mixture was heated to reflux for 4 h. The reactionmixture was cooled and the mustard-colored solid which had formed wascollected by filtration. The solid was washed with a small amount ofwater, MeOH, and then dried under high vacuum (40° C.) overnight to givethe title compound (435 mg, 77%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.86 (s,1H), 11.60 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H); ¹³CNMR (126 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 161.4, 154.8, 151.2, 150.17, 137.8, 112.6,111.6.

d)(E)-3-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of 6-bromo-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4-dione (430 mg,1.59 mmol) in propionitrile (8 mL) and DMF (2 mL) was treated withtert-butyl acrylate (0.93 mL, 6.4 mmol), (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.6 mL, 3.3 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (100 mg, 0.32 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Arfor 20 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (36 mg, 0.16 mmol) was added and the mixture wasdeoxygenated with a stream of Ar for 10 min. The mixture was heated toreflux for 17 h, then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration to give the title compound (384 mg, 83%) as agray solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.88 (s, 1H), 11.54 (s, 1H),8.96 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H),6.72 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 1.49 (s, 9H); ESI MS m/e 290 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid

To a suspension of(E)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (379 mg, 1.19 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was addedtrifluoroacetic acid (2 mL). After 6 h, the solvent was concentrated,the resulting solid was treated with anhydrous HCl (10 mL of a 4 Msolution in dioxane, 40 mmol) and the mixture was sonicated for 10 min.The mixture was diluted with Et₂O and the solution was filtered. Theolive solid was dried under high vacuum at 45° C. overnight to give thetitle compound (323 mg, 91%) as the TFA salt: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.89 (s, 1H), 11.56 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (bs,1H); ESI MS m/e 234 (C₁₀H₇N₃O₄+H)⁺.

Preparation 130

Preparation of(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)2-Amino-5-bromo-N-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)nicotinamide

To a suspension of 2-amino-5-bromo-nicotinic acid hydrobromide (4.00 g,13.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL) was added Et₃N (2.79 mL, 20.1 mmol), EDC(2.70 g, 14.1 mmol), and HOBt (1.91 g, 14.1 mmol) at 0° C., and themixture was stirred for 10 min. N,N-dimethylethylenediamine was thenadded, and the mixture was allowed to stir overnight at roomtemperature. The organic solution was washed with 2 N NaOH (2×20 mL),H₂O (2×20 mL) and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The solvent wasconcentrated to give the title compound (2.70 g, 70%) as a yellow solid:MS (ESI) m/e 287 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine

2-Amino-5-bromo-N-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)nicotinamide (2.15 g, 7.48mmol) was added to a BH₃ solution (37.5 mL of a 1 M solution in THF,37.5 mmol), and the mixture was heated to reflux for 6 h. After cooling,the solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in MeOH (20mL). Concentrated HCl (3 mL) and H₂O (3 mL) were added and the mixturewas heated to reflux for 2 h. The solvent was then concentrated and theaqueous residue was basified to pH 12 with aqueous NaOH (6 N). Theresulting aqueous suspension was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×60 mL). Thecombined organics were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (0.50g, 25%) as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 273 (M+H)⁺.

c)6-Bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

A solution of 5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine(490 mg, 1.79 mmol) and 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (349 mg, 2.15 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (15 mL) was heated to 80° C. for 14 h. TLC analysisindicated remaining starting material. After cooling, additional1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (349 mg, 2.15 mmol) and 1,4-dioxane (10 mL)were added, and the solution was heated to reflux overnight. The solventwas removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (80 mL). Thesolution was washed with satd NaHCO₃, water and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 92:7:1) gave the title compound (270 mg, 50%) as a tansolid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 69.83 (s, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),7.76 (s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 3.37 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (t, J=6.5 Hz,2H), 2.16 (s, 6H).

d)(E)-3-[3-(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

To a solution of6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one(240 mg, 0.802 mmol) in propionitrile (16 mL) and DMF (4 mL) was addedtert-butyl acrylate (0.46 mL, 3.2 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.28 mL, 1.6mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (18 mg, 0.080 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (49 mg, 0.16 mmol).The mixture was degassed with Ar for 15 min. The mixture was heated toreflux overnight, and then allowed to cool. The dark solution wasfiltered through a pad of Celite. The filtrate was concentrated.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N,94/5.5/0.5) gave the title compound (150 mg, 54%) as a pale-yellowsolid: MS (ESI) m/e 347 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[3-(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (145 mg, 0.419 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) was treatedwith TFA (2 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 30 min, theclear tan solution was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil wastreated with anhydrous HCl (4.0 mL of 4 M solution in dioxane, 16 mmol)and stirred until the oil was converted to a solid. The solid wasisolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O and dried under vacuum overnight to give the title compound (155 mg, quantitative) as a pale yellowsolid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.18 (s, 1H), 9.70 (br s, 1H), 8.36(d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d,J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.50 (br s, 2H), 3.71 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),3.31 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.82 (s, 3H).

Preparation 131

Preparation of(E)-3-[3-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)2-Amino-5-bromo-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamide

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(a), except substituting4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine for the N,N-dimethylethylenediamine, thetitle compound (18 g, 82%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: MS (ESI)m/e 329 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Bromo-3-[(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(b), except substituting2-amino-5-bromo-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamide for2-amino-5-bromo-N-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)nicotinamide, the titlecompound (5.0 g, 35%) was prepared as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 315(M+H)⁺.

c)6-Bromo-3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(c), except substituting5-bromo-3-[(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine, the titlecompound (1.1 g, 20%) was prepared as pale yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e341 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-[3-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(d), except substituting6-bromo-3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-onefor6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one,the title compound (0.67 g, 54%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES)m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[3-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(e), except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for the(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester, the title compound (0.71 g, quantitative) wasprepared as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64 (br s, 1H),10.17 (br s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H),6.49 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 5.95 (br s, 2H), 4.56 (s, 2H), 3.98-3.94 (m,2H), 3.79-3.72 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.05(m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 333 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 132

Preparation of(E)-3-[3-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a) 2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carbaldehydehydrobromide

Bromine (1.1 mL, 20 mmol) in HOAc (20 mL) was added dropwise to asolution of 2-amino-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (2.5 g, 20 mmol) in HOAc (50mL) while stirring. After the addition, the mixture was allowed to stirfor 2 h at room temperature. The precipitate was collected by filtrationand washed with diethyl ether to afford the title compound (4.4 g, 77%)as a pale yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e 201 (M+H)⁺.

b) 5-Bromo-3-[(3-morpholin-4-yl-propylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde hydrobromide(4.30 g, 15.3 mmol) in MeOH (100 mL) was added triethylamine (4.3 mL, 31mmol) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 min. Theresulting suspension was treated with 4-(3-aminopropyl)morpholine (2.5mL, 17 mmol) and the mixture was stirred for 7 h. TLC analysis indicatedremaining starting material. Additional 4-(3-aminopropyl)morpholine (1.0mL, 6.8 mmol) was added, and the mixture was allowed to stir overnightat room temperature. The mixture was cooled and then NaBH₄ (0.87 g, 23.0mmol) was added in two portions. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 4 h. The solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 97/2.5/0.5 to85/14.5/0.5) gave the title compound (2.70 g, 54%) as a brown oil: MS(ESI) m/e 329 (M+H)⁺.

c)6-Bromo-3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(c), except substituting5-bromo-3-[(3-morpholin-4-yl-propylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine, the titlecompound (2.00 g, 69%) was prepared as pale yellow solid: MS (ESI) m/e355 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-[3-(2-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(d), except substituting6-bromo-3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-onefor6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one,the title compound (1.5 g, 66%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: MS(ESI) m/e 403 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-3-[3-(3-Morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(e), except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester, the title compound (1.5 g, 99%) was prepared as ayellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.49 (m, 1H), 6.53-6.45 (m, 1H), 4.55-4.48(m, 2H), 4.00-3.75 (m, 4H), 3.48-3.36 (m, 4H), 3.20-2.95 (m, 4H),2.10-1.96 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 347 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 133

Preparation of(E)-3-(3-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride a)(6-Bromo-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetic acidethyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(c), except substituting[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]acetic acid ethyl ester for5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine, the titlecompound (6.70 g, 67%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 314(M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(3-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(d), except substituting(6-bromo-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetic acidethyl ester for6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one,the title compound (2.10 g, 76%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ESI)m/e 362 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(3-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(e), except substituting(E)-3-(3-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for the(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester, the title compound (1.80 g, 96%) was prepared asa white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.90-9.51 (m, 2H), 8.37 (s,1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.51 (m, 1H), 6.48 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (s,2H), 4.18-4.11 (m, 4H), 1.21 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 306 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 134

Preparation of(E)-3-[3-(2-Ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride a)3-[(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propionic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (9.41g, 27.1 mmol) and β-alanine ethyl ester hydrochloride (5.00 g, 32.5mmol) in DMF (75 mL) was treated with N,N-diisopropylethylamine (16.5mL, 94.9 mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 4 h, the cloudymixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and H₂O. The aqueous layer wasextracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×150 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent removedin vacuo. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 95/4.5/0.5 to 80/19.5/0.5) gave the title compound(1.90 g, 23%) as a tan oil: MS (ESI) m/le 302 (M+H)⁺.

b) 3-(6-Bromo-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionicacid ethyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(c), except substituting3-[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propionic acid ethyl esterfor 5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine, thetitle compound (1.7 g, 83%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e328 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-[3-(2-Ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(d), except substituting3-(6-bromo-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionicacid ethyl ester for the6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one,the title compound (0.39 g, 21%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ESI)m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-[3-(2-Ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(e), except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-ethoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for the(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester, the title compound (0.16 g, 44%) was prepared asa yellow solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.30 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.16(s, 1H), 7.70-7.60 (m, 1H), 6.60-6.50 (m, 1H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 4.13 (q,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.74-3.68 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.66 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H),1.25 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 320 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 135

Preparation of6-Bromo-3-(2,2-dimethoxy-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-onea) 5-Bromo-3-[(2,2-dimethoxy-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 132(b), except substitutingaminoacetaldehyde diethyl acetal for the 4-(3-aminopropyl)morpholine,the title compound (1.30 g, 45%) was prepared as a yellow solid: MS(ESI) m/e 290 (M+H)⁺.

b)6-Bromo-3-(2,2-dimethoxy-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(c), except substituting5-bromo-3-[(2,2-dimethoxy-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-[(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)methyl]pyridin-2-ylamine, the titlecompound (6.40 g, 73%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 316(M+H)⁺.

Preparation 136

Preparation of(E)-3-{6-Amino-5-[(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylamino)methyl]pyridin-3-yl}acrylicacid hydrochloride a)(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylcarbamoyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(d), except substituting2-amino-5-bromo-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamide for6-bromo-3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one,the title compound (2.48 g, 99%) was prepared as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.30 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46(d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.65 (br s, 2H), 6.22 (d, J=15.9,1H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.50 (m, 2H), 2.62 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.53(t, J=4.5 Hz, 4H), 1.53 (s, 9H); MS (ESI) m/e 377 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylcarbamoyl)-pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 130(e), except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylcarbamoyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester for(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid tert-butyl ester, the title compound (2.34 g, 91%) was prepared asa white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 321 (M+H)⁺.

Preparation 137

Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride a) 5-Bromo-3-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(a), except substitutingmorpholine for piperidine, the title compound (11.5 g, 97%) was preparedas yellow foam: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.04 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.35(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (s, 2H), 3.72-3.69 (m, 4H), 3.42 (s, 2H),2.44-2.41 (m, 4H).

b) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(b), except substituting5-bromo-3-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine for5-bromo-3-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine, the title compound(11.3 g, 84%) was prepared as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.11 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.44 (m, 2H), 6.19 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 5.89(s, 2H), 3.72-3.69 (m, 4H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 2.45-2.42 (m, 4H), 1.53 (s,9H).

c) (E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride

According to the procedure of Preparation 125(c), except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester for(E)-3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidtert-butyl ester, the title compound (12.9 g, quantitative) was preparedas an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/z 264 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation 138

Preparation of7-Bromo-4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-propyl]-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-onea) [3-(4-Methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester

A solution of 4-(3-aminopropyl)-1-methylpiperazine (3.1 mL, 20 mmol) inMeOH (50 mL) was cooled in an ice bath and treated with ethyl glyoxylate(50% solution in toluene, 5.6 mL, 27 mmol) and AcOH (3 mL). Afterstirring for 15 min, NaBH₃CN (1.37 g, 21.8 mmol) was added and themixture was allowed to stir for 7 h while slowly warming to roomtemperature. The mixture was diluted with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (150mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL) followed by CH₂Cl₂ (3×100mL). The combined CH₂Cl₂ layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and thesolvent was removed in vacuo to give the title compound (1.81 g, 38%) asa colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 244 (M+H)⁺.

b){(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]amino}aceticacid ethyl ester

A solution of [3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propylamino]acetic acid ethylester (1.80 g, 7.41 mmol) and triethylamine (2.3 mL, 16.4 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) was treated with 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylaminehydrobromide (2.57 g, 7.41 mmol). After stirring at room temperature for3 d, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (100 mL) and then extracted withEtOAc (4×100 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3 to 90:10) gave thetitle compound (0.50 g, 16%) as a colorless oil: MS (ESI) m/e 428(M+H)⁺.

c)7-Bromo-4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of{(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]aminoaceticacid ethyl ester (0.50 g, 1.17 mmol) in DMSO (10 mL) was treated withNaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 47 mg, 1.17 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature for 3 d, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (30 mL) andthen extracted with EtOAc (4×50 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH,92:8 to 87:13) gave the title compound (0.23 g, 51%) as a white solid:MS (ESI) m/e 382 (M+H)⁺.

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Preparation of7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1.4]diazepin-2-onea) 2-[(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-2-methylpropionic acidmethyl ester

A solution of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine hydrobromide (11.0g, 31.7 mmol) and 2-amino-2-methyl-propionic acid methyl ester (5.80 g,49.5 mmol) in DMF (220 mL) was treated with triethylamine (9.0 mL, 18.5mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 3 d, the mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (400 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (4×200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) and brine (100mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,99:1) gave the title compound (3.87 g, 40%) as a light yellow solid: MS(ESI) m/e 302 (M+H)⁺.

b)7-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one

A solution of2-[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-2-methylpropionic acidmethyl ester (2.63 g, 8.71 mmol) in DMSO (100 mL) was treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.35 g, 8.7 mmol). After stirring atroom temperature overnight, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (200 mL)and then extracted with EtOAc (5×150 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) and brine (100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂,/MeOH, 99:1 to 98:2) gave(0.79 g, 33%) as an off-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 270 (M+H)⁺.

The following examples illustrate methods for preparing compounds of theantibacterial compositions of the present invention from intermediatecompounds such as those described in the foregoing Preparations.

EXAMPLE 1 Preparation of(E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidea) N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

To a solution of 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (1.5 g, 8.6 mmole)and triethylamine (1.7 g, 17.3 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ at 5° C. under anitrogen atmosphere was added acryloyl chloride (0.86 g, 9.48 mmole).After 1 hr the reaction solution was poured into H₂O (100 mL) and thelayers were separated. The organic fraction was washed with H₂O (100 mL)followed by brine and then dried over Na₂SO₄. Concentration under vacuumgave the title compound as an orange oil which solidified under highvacuum: MS (ES) m/e 457 (2M+H)⁺. This material was used without furtherpurification.

b)(E)-3-(2-Aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide (1.18g, 6.5 mmole), 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine (0.5 g, 2.9 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂(0.11 g, 0.49 mmole), tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.17 g, 0.55 mmole), anddiisopropylethylamine (1.5 mL, 8.6 mmole) in propionitrile (100 mL) andDMF (10 mL) was heated at reflux overnight. The dark mixture wasfiltered through celite®, and the filtrate was concentrated. Flashchromatography on silica gel (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OH containing 5% NH₄OH) gavethe title compound (1.2 g, 65%): MS (ES) m/e 372 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (b), except substituting6-bromo-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one (1.2 g, 5.0mmole) for the 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine, the title compound (73%) wasprepared as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 390 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylamidea) N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole for the2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole, the title compound (1.7 g, 99%)was prepared as an orange oil that solidified under vacuum: MS (ES) m/e229 (M+H)⁺. This material was used without further purification.

b)(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Preparation 1 (b), except substitutingN-methyl-N-(1-methyl-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide (1.7 g, 7.5 mmole) forN-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide, the title compound(70%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 390 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 4 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.50 g, 2.1 mmole), hydroxybenzotriazole monohydrate(0.31 g, 2.3 mmole), diisopropylethylamine (0.80 mL, 4.6 mmole), and2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (0.40 g, 2.3 mmole) in DMF (50 mL)at RT was added EDC (0.46, 2.3 mmole). After 12 hr the reaction solutionwas concentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OH containing 5% NH₄OH) togive the title compound (0.66 g, 88%) as a light yellow solid: MS (ES)m/e 361 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 5 Preparation of(E)-3-(3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 4, except substituting(E)-3-(3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl) acrylate (0.14 g, 0.74 mmole),from Preparation 6, for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,and substituting 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (0.14 g, 0.81mmole) for the 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the titlecompound (0.23 g, 89%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e346 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 6 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 4, except substituting(E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid (0.11g, 0.53 mmole), from Preparation 7, for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,and substituting 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl) indole (0.10 g, 0.59mmole) for the 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the titlecompound (0.16 g, 82%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e363 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 7 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-amino-5-[[N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amino]carbonylethyl]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamidea) Ethyl (E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl) acrylate

A solution of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (5.0 g, 21.9mmole), from Preparation 4, ethyl acrylate (3.3 g, 32.9 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂(1.1 g, 0.74 mmole), tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (1.3 g, 4.4 mmole), anddiisopropylethylamine (11.4 mL, 65.7 mmole) in propionitrile (200 mL)and DMF (25 mL) was heated at reflux overnight. The dark mixture wasfiltered through celite®, and the filtrate was concentrated. Flashchromatography on silica gel (9:1 CHCl₃/CH₃OH containing 5% NH₄OH) gavethe title compound (3.0 g, 59%) as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 233(M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(2-carboxyethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride salt

Ethyl (E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl) acrylate(1.54 g, 6.6 mmole) was dissolved in acetic acid (25 mL) andconcentrated hydrochloric acid (25 mL) and the solution was heated to100° C. After 6 hr the solution was concentrated and the residue wasdried under high vacuum. The resulting solid was triturated with diethylether and filtered to give a 1.46 g of a mixture of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl) acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (82%) and the title compound (18%), both as whitesolids: MS (ES) m/e 218 (M+H)⁺ (major) and MS (ES) m/e 236 (M+H)⁺(minor). This mixture was used without further purification.

c)(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-[[N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amino]carbonylethyl]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 4, except substituting a mixture(1.46 g) of (E)-3-[6-amino-5-(2-carboxyethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride salt and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl) acrylic acidhydrochloride salt for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,the title compound (0.47 g) was prepared as a light yellow solid: MS(ES) m/e 549 (M+H)⁺.(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide(1.56 g) was also obtained as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 375(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 8 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-ethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

EDC (0.56 g, 2.93 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.48 g, 2.93 mmole),1-ethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.50 g. 2.66 mmole), HOBt H₂O(0.40 g, 2.93 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.93 mL, 5.32 mmole) inDMF (30 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH/CHCl₃) gave title compound (0.46 g, 52%) as a yellow solid afterdrying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 335 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 9 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-isopropyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

EDC (0.51 g, 2.64 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.43 g, 2.64 mmole),1-isopropyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (0.49 g, 2.40 mmole), HOBt H₂O(0.36 g, 2.64 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.84 mL 4.80 mmole) inDMF (40 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH/CHCl₃) gave the title compound (0.49 g, 58%) as a yellow solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 349 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 10 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

EDC (1.03 g, 5.40 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.89 g, 5.40 mmole),1-acetyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (1.00 g, 4.95 mmole), HOBt.H₂O(0.73 g., 5.40 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (1.72 mL, 9.90 mmole) inDMF (50 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (5%MeOH/CHCl₃) gave the title compound (0.90 g, 52%) as a light yellowsolid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 307 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 11 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (0.64 g,2.80 mmole), N-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.60 g, 2.80mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.06 g, 0.28 mmole), tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.17 g,0.56 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.73 mL, 4.2 mmole) inpropionitrile (50 mL) was deoxygenated, then was heated to reflux underN₂ overnight. The dark mixture was filtered through a pad of celite®,and the filter pad was rinsed with acetonitrile (250 mL). The filtratewas concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (10% MeOH/CHCl₃). The title compound (0.37g, 37%) was obtained as a light yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS(ES) m/e 361 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 12 Preparation of(E)-N-(1-benzyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (1.05 g,4.60 mmole), N-(1-benzyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide (1.40g, 4.60 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.10 g, 0.46 mmole), tri-ortho-tolylphosphine(0.28 g, 0.92 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (1.20 mL 6.90 mmole) inpropionitrile (75 mL) was deoxygenated, then was and heated to refluxunder a N₂ overnight. The dark mixture was filtered through a pad ofcelite®, and the filter pad was rinsed with acetonitrile (300 mL). Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CHCl₃). The title compound(0.70 g. 35%) was obtained as a light yellow solid after drying invacuo: MS (ES) m/e 451 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 13 Preparation of(E)-N-[1-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (0.61 g,2.70 mmole),N-[1-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-acrylamide(1.00 g, 3.50 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.08 g, 0.35 mmole),tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.21 g, 0.70 mmole), and diisopropylethylamine(0.91 mL, 5.25 mmole) in propionitrile (70 mL) was deoxygenated, thenwas and heated to reflux under a N₂ overnight. The dark mixture wasfiltered through a pad of celite®, and the filter pad was rinsed withacetonitrile (250 mL). The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, and theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH/CHCl₃ containing 5% NH₄OH in the MeOH). The title compound (0.20 g.13%) was obtained as a light yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES)m/e 432 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 14 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of 3-bromo-5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-8-one (0.60g, 2.50 mmole), N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.85 g, 3.75 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.06 g, 0.25 mmole),tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.15 g, 0.50 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine(0.87 mL, 5.00 mmole) in propionitrile (50 mL) was deoxygenated, thenwas and heated to reflux under a N₂ overnight. The dark mixture wasfiltered through a pad of celite®, and the filter pad was rinsed withacetonitrile (200 mL). The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, and theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH/CHCl₃). The title compound (0.35 g. 35%) was obtained as a lighttan solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 246 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 15 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(pyridin-2-Ylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamidea) N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a stirred solution of 1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.0g, 5.7 mmole) and Et₃N (0.8 mL, 5.7 mmole) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) at 0° C.was added acryloyl chloride (0.47 mL, 5.8 mmole) in one portion. Afterstirring for 1 h the reaction was washed with cold H₂O and brine, thenwas dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated under vacuum. This material was usedwithout further purification.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(pyridin-2-ylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

To a solution of N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide,from Example 1 (a), in propionitrile (50 mL) was added5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine (1.2 g, 4.8 mmole), DIEA (1.8 mL, 10.3mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (112 mg, 0.5 mmole), and P(o-tol)₃ (304 mg, 1 mmole).The reaction was purged with Ar then stirred at reflux for 16 h. Aftercooling to room temperature the reaction was concentrated to drynessunder vacuum. Flash chromatography on silica gel (3% (5%NH₄OH/MeOH)/CHCl₃), trituration with 1:1 Et₂O/petroleum ether,filtration, and drying under vacuum gave the title compound (1.24 g,65%) as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 398.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 16 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) N-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (a), except substituting2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)benzo[b]thiophene (1.0 g, 5.2 mmole) for1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound wasprepared. This was used without further purification.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (b), except substituting6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (1.3 g, 5.7 mmole) for the5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine, the title compound (0.849 g, 42%) wasprepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 392.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 17 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamidea) N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (a), except substituting1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.2 g, 6.9 mmole) for the1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound wasprepared. This was used without further purification.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (b), except substituting5-bromo-2-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)aminopyridine (1.5 g, 6.2 mmole)for the 5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine, the title compound (1.7 g, 72%) wasprepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 392.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 18 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-5-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidea) N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (a), except substituting1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.2 g, 6.9 mmole) for the1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound wasprepared. This was used without further purification.

b)(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (b), except substituting methyl2-amino-5-bromonicotinate (1.4 g, 6.1 mmole) for the5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine, the title compound (1.78 g, 77%) wasprepared as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 379.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 19 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

To a stirred solution of(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (2.0 g, 7.3 mmole) in 1:1 DMF/CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) wasadded 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (1.3 g, 7.5 mmole), Et₃N (2.1mL, 15 mmole), and HOBt.H₂O (1.0 g, 7.4 mmole), followed by EDC (1.4 g,7.3 mmole). After stirring at room temperature for 18 h the reaction wasconcentrated to dryness. The residue was taken up in EtOAc, and thesolution was washed with H₂O then brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated under vacuum. The remaining residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (4% MeOH/CHCl₃) to give the title compound(2.08 g, 73%) as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 393.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 20 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-[N-(carboxymethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

To a stirred solution of(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.5 g, 1.3 mmole) in dioxane (30 mL) was added 1 N NaOH (2 mL, 2mmole). After stirring for 18 h the reaction was neutralized with 1 NHCl (2 mL, 2 mmole) and concentrated to near dryness. The resultingsuspension was diluted with H₂O and filtered. The solid was washed withH₂O and dried under vacuum to give the title compound (505 mg, 100%) asa off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 379.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 21 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

To(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.7 g, 1.8 mmole) was added a solution of 2.0 M methylamine in MeOH (50mL). After stirring for 72 h the reaction was concentrated to dryness.The residue was triturated with Et₂O, filtered, and dried under vacuumto give the title compound (0.703 g, 100%) as an off-white solid: MS(ES) m/e 392.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 22 Preparation of(E)-3-(2-aminopyrimidin-5-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine (0.27 g, 1.55 mmole),N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide (0.5g, 2.33 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.037 g, 0.163 mmole), P(o-tolyl)₃ (0.085 g,0.28 mmole), and (i-Pr)₂NEt (0.42 mL, 2.33 mmole) in propionitrile (20mL) was degassed then heated to reflux. After 18 hr the mixture wascooled to RT and concentrated. Flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave the title compound (0.100 g, 18%): MS (ES) m/e 363(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 23 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 22, except substituting6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (0.352 g, 1.55 mmole) forthe 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine, the title compound (0.14 g, 16%) wasprepared as a white powder: MS (ES) m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 24 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene-8-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.192 g, 1.0 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.254 g, 1.0 mmole),2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene (0.2 g,1.0 mmole), HOBt.H₂O (0.135 g, 1.0 mmole), and Et₃N (0.15 mL, 1.1 mmole)in DMF (20 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight, then waspoured into H₂O (50 mL) and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×30 mL). Thecombined extracts were washed with brine and dried (MgSO₄). Flashchromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave the title compound(0.1 g, 25%) a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 401 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 25 Preparation of(E)-N-(1-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting(1-ethyl-5-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.1 g, 0.49 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,the title compound (0.028 g, 15%) was prepared as a white powder: MS(ES) m/e 407 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 26 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting5-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.13 g, 0.67 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,the title compound (0.1 g, 37%) was prepared as a slightly yellowcrystalline solid: MS (ES) m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 27 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting6-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.12 g, 0.59 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,the title compound (0.1 g, 43%) was prepared as a white crystallinesolid: MS (ES) m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 28 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting7-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.18 g, 0.93 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,the title compound (0.1 g, 27%) was prepared as a white powder: MS (ES)m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 29 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting6-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.11 g, 0.59 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,and substituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.098 g, 0.59mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.1 g, 27%) was prepared as awhite powder: MS (ES) m/e 339 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 30 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

EDC (84.4 mg, 0.44 mmole) was added all at once to a solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (65.7 mg, 0.40 mmole),4,6-dichloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (107.0 mg, 0.44mmole), HOBt.H₂O (59.5 mg, 0.44 mmole), and Et₃N (0.14 mL, 1.0 mmole) inanhydrous DMF (4 mL) at RT. After 17 hr, the reaction was concentratedto dryness and the residue was re-concentrated from CHCl₃/xylenes (2×).Flash chromatography on silica gel (7% MeOH in 1:1 EtOAc/CHCl₃) gave theR_(f) 0.44 component (10% MeOH in 1:1 EtOAc/CHCl₃) as a foam. This wassolidified by re-concentration from MeOH/EtOAc/CHCl₃ several times. Thismaterial was triturated with hot EtOAc/MeOH, and the mixture was cooledto 0° C. The title compound was collected by suction filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated and the residue was triturated with EtOAc toafford additional title compound. The combined desired solids were driedin high vacuum at 50-60° C. to afford the title compound (108.9 mg, 70%)as a light yellow solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 1.8:1 mixture of amiderotamers; δ 8.08-8.20 (2×s, 1H), 7.70-7.90 (2×d, 1H), 7.57-7.70 (2×s,1H), 7.46 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H),6.45 and 6.15 (2×m, 4H), 5.02 and 4.82 (2×s, 2H), 3.60-3.80 (2×s, 3H),2.99 and 3.11 (2×s, 3H); MS (ES) m/e 239 and 391 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 31 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-indole-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a stirred solution of 1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole(188.2 mg, 1 mmole) and (E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg,1 mmole) in dry DMF (12 mL) containing dry Et₃N (4 mL) was added HOBtH₂O (153 mg, 1 mmole) and EDC (191.8 mg, 1 mmole). The reaction wasstirred overnight under argon at ambient temperature, then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was partitioned between EtOAc and 5%NaHCO₃ solution, and the layers were separated. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated. Flashchromatography on silica gel afforded the title compound (120 mg, 36%)as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 335.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd forC₂₀H₂₂N₄O.0.25H₂O: C, 70.88; H, 6.69; N, 16.53. Found: C, 71.11; H,6.72; N, 16.36.

EXAMPLE 32 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting4-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-indole, the title compound (100 mg,29%) was obtained as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 351.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂.0.25H₂O: C, 67.68; H, 6.39; N, 15.79. Found:C, 67.31; H, 6.21; N, 15.97.

EXAMPLE 33 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting5-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (110mg, 31%) was obtained as a light tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 351.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂.0.75H₂O: C, 66.01; H, 6.51; N, 15.39. Found:C, 65.83; H, 6.29; N, 15.60.

EXAMPLE 34 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for thedimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (180 mg,52%) as obtained as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 355.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₁₉H₁₉ClN₄O.0.25H₂O: C, 63.51; H, 5.47; N, 15.59. Found: C,63.55; H, 5.32; N, 15.68.

EXAMPLE 35 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting7-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (140mg, 40%) was obtained as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 351.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂.0.5H₂O: C, 66.83; H, 6.45; N, 15.58. Found: C,66.81; H, 6.41; N, 15.19.

EXAMPLE 36 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting6-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (176mg, 50%) was obtained as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 355.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₁₉H₁₉ClN₄O.0.5H₂O: C, 62.72; H, 5.54; N, 15.40. Found: C,62.79; H, 5.20; N, 15.85.

EXAMPLE 37 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting5-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole the title compound wasobtained as a tan solid (176 mg, 54%): MS (ES) m/e 355.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₁₉H₁₉ClN₄O.0.25H₂O: C, 63.51; H, 5.47; N, 15.59. Found: C,63.63; H, 5.84; N, 15.83.

EXAMPLE 38 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting4-Chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-indole the title compound wasobtained as a tan solid (150 mg, 42%): MS (ES) m/e 355.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₁₉H₁₉ClN₄O.0.25H₂O: C, 63.51; H, 5.47; N, 15.59. Found: C,63.33; H, 5.38; N, 15.34.

EXAMPLE 39 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(3,3-dimethyl-3H-indene-1-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting1,1-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-3H-indene for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl-1H-indole, the title compound (43 mg,13%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 334.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₂₁H₂₃N₃O.0.75H₂O: C, 72.70; H, 7.12; N, 12.11. Found: C,72.38; H, 6.80; N, 11.69.

EXAMPLE 40 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting7-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound wasobtained as a tan solid (60 mg, 17.9%): MS (ES) m/e 337.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₁₉H₂₀N₄O₂.1.0H₂O: C, 64.39; H, 6.26; N, 15.81. Found: C,63.99; H, 5.78; N, 15.54.

EXAMPLE 41 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamidea) N-Methyl-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

To a cold solution (ice bath) of3-(methylaminomethyl)-1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole (570 mg, 2.8 mmole) indry CH₂Cl₂ (24 mL) was added dry Et₃N (0.25 mL, 2.9 mmole). The reactionwas stirred in the cold under argon for 2 h then was poured into H₂O (40mL). The layers were separated, and the organic layer was washed withbrine, dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated. The title compound(0.7 g, 97%) was obtained as a light orange solid: MS (ES) m/e 257.2(M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

A mixture of N-methyl-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide(256 mg, 1 mmole) and 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one (227mg, 1 mmole) in propionitrile (20 mL) was treated with DIEA (0.3 mL),Pd(OAc)₂ (29 mg, 0.13 mmole), and tri-o-tolylphosphine (50 mg, 0.16mmole). The reaction was heated at reflux under argon for 10 h, then wascooled to RT and filtered through supercel. The filtrate wasconcentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography onsilica gel to afford the title compound (100 mg, 25%) as an off-whitesolid: MS (ES) m/e 403.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₄H₂₆N₄O₂.2.75H₂O: C,63.77; H, 7.02; N, 12.39. Found: C, 63.81; H, 7.25; N, 11.90.

EXAMPLE 42 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

A solution of 7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (104.3mg, 0.5 mmole) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acid(109.1 mg, 0.5 mmole) in dry DMF (8 mL) was treated with dry Et₃N (0.2mL), HOBt H₂O (76.5 mg, 0.5 mmole) and EDC (96 mg, 0.5 mmole). Thesolution was stirred at RT under argon for 20 h, then was concentrated.The oily residue was dissolved in MeOH and the solution was cooled. Theprecipitated solid was collected, washed with cold MeOH, and dried togive the title compound (95 mg, 47%): MS (ES) m/e 409.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal.Calcd for C₂₂H₂₁ClN₄O₂.0.25H₂O: C, 63.92; H, 5.24; N, 13.55. Found: C,63.56; H, 5.14; N, 13.73.

EXAMPLE 43 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting7-chloro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(25 mg, 13%) was obtained as an off white solid after chromatography onsilica gel: MS (ES) m/e 395.0 (M+H)⁺

EXAMPLE 44 Preparation of(E)-2,N-dimethyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 4, except substituting(E)-2-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt (0.50 g, 1.8 mmole) for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,the title compound (0.64 g, 89%) was prepared as a light yellow solid:MS (ES) m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 45 Preparation of(E)-3,N-dimethyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride salt (0.50 g, 1.8 mmole) for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,the title compound (0.67 g, 92%) was prepared as a light yellow solid:MS (ES) m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 46 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e]-1,4-diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 162, except substituting7-bromo-4-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e]-1,4-diazepin-3-one(0.50 g, 1.9 mmole) for the 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine, the titlecompound (0.30 g, 62%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e404 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 47 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.18 g, 0.96 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.24 g, 0.87 mmole),2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole (0.15 g, 0.87 mmole), HOBt.H₂O(0.13 g., 0.96 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.45 mL, 2.61 mmole) inDMF (15 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Preparative HPLC on a Waters C-18 ODSA column(gradient: 20-100% H₂O/CH₃CN) gave the title compound (0.13 g, 38%) as alight yellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 48 Preparation of(E)-N-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.54 g, 2.80 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.71 g, 2.80 mmole),1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.52 g, 2.55 mmole),HOBt H₂O (0.38 g., 2.80 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (1.11 mL, 6.40mmole) in DMF (25 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (20%EtOH/EtOAc) gave title compound (0.28 g, 27%) as an off-white solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 405 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 49 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.06 g, 0.30 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(8-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]azepin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.07 g, 0.27 mmole),1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.05 g, 0.27 mmole), HOBt H₂O(0.04 g., 0.30 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.14 mL, 0.81 mmole) inDMF (15 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (20%EtOH/EtOAc) gave title compound (0.05 g, 48%) as an off-white solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 50 Preparation of(E)-N-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl]-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.35 g, 1.81 mmole) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (0.42 g, 1.65 mmole),1-ethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.31 g, 1.65 mmole), HOBt H₂O(0.24 g., 1.81 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine (0.86 mL, 4.95 mmole) inDMF (15 mL) at RT. The reaction was stirred overnight then wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. The combined organic extracts were washed with brineand dried over Na₂SO₄. Flash chromatography on silica gel (10%EtOH/EtOAc) gave title compound (0.39 g, 61%) as a light yellow solidafter drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 389 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 51 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 19, except substituting7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (1.4 g, 6.7 mmole) forthe 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole, the title compound (2.38 g,84%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 427.0 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 52 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-[N-(carboxymethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 20, except substituting(E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methylacrylamide(0.75 g, 1.8 mmole) for the(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide,the title compound (0.746 g, 100%) was prepared as a white solid: MS(ES) m/e 413.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 53 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[6-[N-(methylaminocarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 21, except substituting(E)-N-(7-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methylacrylamide(0.75 g, 1.8 mmole) for the(E)-3-[6-[N-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)amino]pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide,the title compound (0.721 g, 94%) was prepared as a white solid: MS (ES)m/e 426.0 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 54 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting2-chloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.7 g, 3.0 mmole) forthe 1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(0.935 g, 88%) was obtained as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 355.2(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 55 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting2-chloro-1-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.7 g, 3.0 mmole) forthe 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene, thetitle compound (1.03 g, 84%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e409.0 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 56 Preparation of(E)-N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting2-(methylaminomethyl)naphthalene (0.55 g, 3.2 mmole) for the2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene, thetitle compound (0.871 g, 73%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e372.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 57 Preparation of(E)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(6-amino-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea)(E)-N-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[6-(benzhydrylideneamino)-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15, except substituting3-(benzhydrylideneamino)-6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one(3.5 g, 8.6 mmole) for the 5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine, the titlecompound (3.72 g, 78%) was obtained as a pale yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e554.4 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(6-amino-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a suspension of(E)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[6-(benzhydrylideneamino)-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl]acrylamide(0.5 g, 0.9 mmole) in dioxane (15 mL) was added 1 N HCl (10 mL) withstirring at RT. After approximately 5 min the suspension cleared up thengradually reformed. After stirring for 1 h the reaction was neutralizedwith 1 N NaOH (10 mL) and concentrated to near dryness under vacuum. Theresulting suspension was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and filtered, and thesolid was rinsed with cold H₂O and dried under vacuum. The slightlypinkish solid was triturated with Et₂O, filtered, and dried under vacuumto give the title compound (248 mg, 71%) as an off-white solid: MS (ES)m/e 390.4 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 58 Preparation of(E)-N-(benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 4, except substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt (1.60 g, 6.3 mmole) for the(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride salt,and substituting 2-(methylaminomethyl)benzofuran (1.20 g, 6.9 mmole) forthe 2-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)indole, the title compound (2.0 g,90%) was prepared as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 363 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 59 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting methyl1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-7-carboxylate for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (150mg, 34%) was obtained, after trituration with diethyl ether, as anoff-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 379.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₃.0.25H₂O: C, 65.87; H, 5.92; N, 14.63. Found: C, 66.02; H,5.71; N, 14.29.

EXAMPLE 60 Preparation of(E)-3-(aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting3-(methylaminomethyl)-1,2,7-trimethyl-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (120mg, 29%) was obtained, after trituration with ethyl acetate, as a lightyellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 349.0 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₁H₂₄N₄O.H₂O:C, 68.82; H, 7.69; N, 15.29. Found: C, 68.42; H, 6.86; N, 15.61.

EXAMPLE 61 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-chloro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting7-chloro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (150mg, 25%) was obtained, after trituration with ethyl acetate, as a lightyellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 341.0 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd forC₁₈H₁₇N₄O.0.25H₂O: C, 62.60; H, 5.10; N, 16.22. Found: C, 62.29; H,5.01; N, 16.32.

EXAMPLE 62 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting5-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(100 mg, 49%) was obtained as a light tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 409.0(M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₂H₂₁ClN₄O₂.0.5H₂O: C, 63.23; H, 5.32; N,13.40. Found: C, 63.19; H, 5.23; N, 13.45.

EXAMPLE 63 Preparation of(E)-N-(6-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting6-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(125 mg, 61%) was obtained as a light tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 409.0(M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₂H₂₁ClN₄O₂.0.25H₂O: C, 63.92; H, 5.24; N,13.55. Found: C, 63.96; H, 4.98; N, 13.66.

EXAMPLE 64 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting1,7-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(100 mg, 51%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 389.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂.0.25H₂O: C, 70.29; H, 6.28; N, 14.25. Found:C, 70.06; H, 6.23; N, 14.29

EXAMPLE 65 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting1,6-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(95 mg, 49%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 389.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂.0.75H₂O: C, 68.72; H, 6.39; N, 13.93. Found:C, 68.98; H, 6.07; N, 13.81.

EXAMPLE 66 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(90 mg, 46%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 389.0 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂.0.5H₂O: C, 69.50; H, 6.33; N, 14.10. Found:C, 69.40; H, 6.24; N, 14.20.

EXAMPLE 67 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting1,5-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(100 mg, 51%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 389.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂.0.125H₂O: C, 70.70; H, 6.25; N, 14.34. Found:C, 70.75; H, 6.15; N, 14.38.

EXAMPLE 68 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting7-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(85 mg, 42%) was obtained as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 405.2(M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃: C, 68.30; H, 5.95; N, 13.85. Found:C, 67.95; H, 5.94; N, 13.94.

EXAMPLE 69 Preparation of(E)-N-(7-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting7-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(200 mg, 51%) was obtained as a tan solid: MS (ES) m/e 391.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃.0.75H₂O: C, 65.41; H, 5.85; N, 13.86. Found:C, 65.25; H, 5.95; N, 13.79.

EXAMPLE 70 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(100 mg, 49%) was obtained as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 409.0 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₂H₂₁ClN₄O₂:0.75H₂O: C, 62.55; H, 5.36; N, 13.26.Found: C, 62.71; H, 5.24; N, 13.15.

EXAMPLE 71 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting4-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(65 mg, 32%) was obtained as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 405.2(M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃.1.25H₂O: C, 64.69; H, 6.19; N, 13.33.Found: C, 64.49; H, 5.94; N, 13.76

EXAMPLE 72 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 402, except substituting5-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(90 mg, 44%) was obtained as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 405.2(M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃.0.5H₂O: C, 66.81; H, 6.09; N, 13.55.Found: C, 66.67; H, 5.96; N, 13.87.

EXAMPLE 73 Preparation of (E)3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-carboxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(76 mg, 0.2 mmole) in methanol (4 mL), water (2 mL), and tetrahydrofuran(2 mL) was treated with LiOH (39 mg, 1.6 mmole), and the reaction wasstirred at ambient temperature for 48 h. The mixture was filtered, andthe filtrate was acidified to pH 4.0-4.5 with 1.0 N HCl. The precipitatewas collected, washed with water and dried giving the title compound (25mg, 35%) as a white solid: MS (ES) m/e 365.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd forC₂₀H₂₀N₄O₃.0.25H₂O: C, 65.11: H, 5.60; N, 15.18. Found: C, 64.83; H,5.52; N, 15.07.

EXAMPLE 74 Preparation of(E)-N-(6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting6-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(65 mg, 32%) was obtained as a yellow solid: MS (ES) m/e 405.2 (M+H)⁺.Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃.H₂O: C, 65.38; H, 6.20; N, 13.26. Found: C,65.36; H, 5.98; N, 13.16.

EXAMPLE 75 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(6-methoxycarbonyl-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 31, except substituting methyl1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylate for the1,4-dimethyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound (168mg, 39%) was obtained, after silica gel chromatography, as a whitesolid: MS (ES) m/e 379.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₃.0.125H₂O: C,66.25; H, 5.93; N, 14.71. Found: C, 66.60; H, 6.13; N, 14.18.

EXAMPLE 76 Preparation of(E)-N-(3,3-dimethyl-3H-indene-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 42, except substituting3,3-dimethyl-1-(methylaminomethyl)-3H-indene for the7-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole, the title compound(48 mg, 12%) was obtained, after silica gel chromatography, as a tansolid: MS (ES) m/e 388.2 (M+H)⁺. Anal. Calcd for C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃.0.375H₂O: C,73.31; H, 6.51; N, 10.66. Found: C, 72.91; H, 6.37; N, 11.16.

EXAMPLE 77 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting4-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.2 g, 1.04 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,and substituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.17 g, 1.04mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.11 g, 37%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: MS (ES) m/e 339 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 78 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting5-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.2 g, 1.04 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,and substituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.17 g, 1.04mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.14 g, 41%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: MS (ES) m/e 339 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 79 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting7-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.2 g, 1.04 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene,and substituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.17 g, 1.04mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.1 g, 27%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: MS (ES) m/e 339 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 80 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting4-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.31 g, 1.74 mmole) for the2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene, andsubstituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.285 g, 1.74mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.2 g, 36%) was prepared as awhite powder: MS (ES) m/e 325 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 81 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(7-fluoro-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting7-fluoro-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.31 g, 1.74 mmole) for the2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene, andsubstituting (E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (0.285 g, 1.74mmole) for the(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride salt, the title compound (0.1 g, 18%) was prepared as awhite powder: MS (ES) m/e 325 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 82 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting4-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-indole (0.13 g, 0.68 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene),the title compound (0.15 g, 56%) was prepared as an off-white powder: MS(ES) m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 83 Preparation of(E)-N-(quinolin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,67,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substituting3-(methylaminomethyl)quinoline (0.12 g, 0.67 mmole) for the2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene), thetitle compound (0.1 g, 40%) was prepared as an off-white powder: MS (ES)m/e 373 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 84 Preparation of(E)-N-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-56,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 24, except substitutingN-methyl-1-naphthalenemethylamine hydrochloride (0.162 g, 0.95 mmole)for the 2,3-dihydro-8-(methylaminomethyl)-1H-3a-azacyclopenta[a]indene),the title compound (0.15 g, 43%) was prepared as a white powder: MS (ES)m/e 372 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 85 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide

A solution of6-bromo-3-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-one(0.86 g, 3.00 mmole),N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide (see Example 1 (a),0.68 g, 3.00 mmole), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.07 g, 0.30 mmole),tri-ortho-tolylphosphine (0.18 g, 0.60 mmole) and diisopropylethylamine(1.31 mL, 7.50 mmole) in propionitrile (50 mL) was deoxygenated, thenwas heated at reflux under N₂ overnight. The dark mixture was filteredthrough a pad of celite®, and the filter pad was rinsed withacetonitrile (250 mL). The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, and theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (10%EtOAc/EtOH). The title compound (0.46 g, 36%) was obtained as a lightyellow solid after drying in vacuo: MS (ES) m/e 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 86 Preparation of(E)-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(6-methoxycarbonyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 15 (b), except substituting methyl(±)-6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(2.5 g, 8.8 mmole), from Preparation 4 (d), for the5-bromo-2,2′-dipyridylamine, the title compound (1.82 g, 48%) wasprepared as an off-white solid: MS (ES) m/e 433.4 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 87 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 88 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 89 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 90 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 91 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 92 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 93 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 94 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 95 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 96 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 97 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzofuran-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 98 Preparation of(E)-N-(benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 99 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound, compound G, is prepared following methods analogousto those described in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 100 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylbenzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 101 Preparation of(E)-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 102 Preparation of(E)-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 103 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethyl]-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 104 Preparation of (E)-N-methyl-N-f1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound is prepared following methods analogous to thosedescribed in the previous preparations and examples.

EXAMPLE 105 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

(E)-3-(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (1.40 g, 1.25 mmol) was added to a solution ofmethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine (0.292 g, 1.37 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.65 mL, 3.75 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) followed bythe addition of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (0.185 g, 1.37 mmol) and1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (0.263 g,1.37 mmol). The reaction was allowed to stir at room temperature for 18h. The reaction was quenched with H₂O (70 mL) then concentrated to ayellow oil. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1 to 95:5) gave the title compound (0.229 g, 41%) as aglassy orange solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.35 (s, 1H), 8.55-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.24-8.14 (m, 1H),7.98-7.86 (m, 5H), 7.72-7.24 (m, 3H), 3.75 (s, 2H), 3.42 (s, 2H), 3.86(s, 2H), 2.54-2.36 (m, 6H), 2.11-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.34 (m, 2H),1.01-0.98 (m, 3H).

b)(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A 2 M solution of hydrogen chloride in Et₂O (0.25 ml, 0.518 mmol) wasadded to(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.229 g, 0.518 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) via syringe. The solution wasallowed to stir for 18 h during time which a precipitate fell out of thesolution. The product was collected by filtration and was washed withEt₂O (100 mL). The product was dried to give the title compound (0.182g, 73%) as an orange solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.00 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H), 8.86-8.82 (m, 1H),8.38-8.32 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.87 (m, 4H), 7.74-7.29 (m, 5H), 6.06-5.64 (m,1H), 4.40-4.30 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.91 (br s, 2H), 2.93-2.57 (m, 6H),2.10-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.02-0.97 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e443 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 106 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A suspension of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.17 g, 0.63 mmol) in propionitrile (4 mL) and DMF (1 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. The mixture was treated withN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (0.20 g,0.81 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.24 mL, 1.3 mmol) and was de-oxygenated withAr for 5 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (14 mg, 0.062 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (38 mg, 0.12mmol) were added simultaneously, and the mixture was de-oxygenated athird time for 5 min. The mixture was heated to reflux for 4 h, thenallowed to cool. The resulting precipitate was isolated by filtration,washed with EtOAc, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, and the solvent was removed invacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2) gave the title compound (0.15 g, 56%) as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.65(m, 3H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 2H), 6.98-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.94-4.89(m, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.15-3.10 (m, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.70 (s, 1H),1.49 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 435 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.15 g, 0.35 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl inEt₂O (0.35 mL, 1.0 M). After stirring for 5 min, the mixture was dilutedwith Et₂O (50 mL) and allowed to stir for 1 h. The solid was isolated byfiltration, washed with Et₂O, and dried under vacuum at 60° C. for 4 dto give the title compound (0.16 g, 96%) as a light yellow powder and asa mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.92 (s, 1H),10.56 (br s, 2H), 8.66-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.89 (m, 1H),7.73-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.40 (m, 3H), 4.90-5.13 (m,2H), 4.39-4.41 (m, 2H), 2.94-3.17 (m, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.63 (s, 6H);MS (ESI) m/e 435 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 107 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.397g, quantitative) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.00-10.86 (br s, 1H),11.28-11.24 (m, 1H), 8.85-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.35-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.75 (m,4H), 7.67-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.38 (m, 4H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.31 (brs, 2H), 3.73 (br s, 2H), 3.17-2.97 (m, 3H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 401 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 108 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.382g, quantitative) was prepared as an off white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.24-12.15 (br s, 1H),11.27-11.21 (m, 1H), 8.85-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.20-7.02 (m,9H), 5.36-5.12 (m 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.86-3.77 (br s, 2H), 3.17-3.10(m, 3H), 2.90-2.84 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) n/e 401 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 109 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting4-acetamidobenzyl methyl amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.283 g, 53%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66-10.64 (m, 1H), 9.94-9.92 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m, 1H),8.07-8.06 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.13 (m, 3H), 4.74-4.54 (m,2H), 3.07-2.86 (m, 5H), 2.53-2.49 (m 2H), 2.01 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 379(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 110 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Methanesulfonyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(4-methanesulfonyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.400 g, 71%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6-10.65 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.34 (m, 1H), 8.10-8.04 (m, 1H),7.95-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.72 (m,2H), 3.20-3.16 (m, 5H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 3H) 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H); MS (APCI)m/e 400 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 111 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(2-methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.403 g, 71%) was prepared as anorange-brown solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.08-7.81 (m, 4H), 7.70-7.11 (m,5H), 5.22-5.09 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.90 (m, 3H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 5H), 2.63-2.49(m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 402 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 112 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.410 g, 76%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.29 (m, 1H), 8.15-7.94 (m, 3H),7.60-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.36-7.02 (m, 3H), 5.30-5.06 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.73 (m,5H), 2.65-2.45 (m, 5H); MS (ESI) m/e 386 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 113 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting2,3-dimethylbenzylmethyl amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.368 g, 75%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.68-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.10-7.99 (m, 1H),7.57-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.04 (m, 3H), 6.94-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.65 (m,2H), 3.06-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.57-2.48 (m 2H), 2.28-2.14 (m, 6H); MS (APCI)m/e 350 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 114 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Isopropyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(4-isopropyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.223 g, 61%) was prepared as alight orange solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H),7.55-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.11 (m, 5H), 4.77-4.56 (m, 2H), 3.09-2.81 (m,6H), 2.56-2.49 (m 2H), 1.19-1.16 (m, 6H); MS (APCI) m/e 364 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 115 Preparation of(E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingindan-5-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.232 g, 45%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.07-8.06 (m, 1H),7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.33-6.89 (m, 4H), 4.75-4.56 (m, 2H), 3.07-2.72 (m,9H), 2.53-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m 2H); MS (APCI) m/e 362 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 116 Preparation of(E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingindan-5-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.060g, 88%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.02 (br s, 1H), 11.20 (s, 1H),8.82-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.32 (m,1H), 7.22-6.85 (m, 3H), 4.77-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.42 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s,2H), 3.09-2.73 (m, 10H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 391 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 117 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.295g, 98%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.20 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),8.83 (s, 1H), 8.34-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m, 1H),7.65-7.31 (m, 4H), 5.13-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H),3.17-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/e 421 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 118 Preparation of(E)-N-(3,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3,5-dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.307g, quantitative) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.7 (br s, 1H), 10.88 (s,1H), 8.71-8.68 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.22 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.31(m, 1H), 6.42-6.35 (m, 3H), 4.75-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.09 (br s, 2H),3.72-3.71 (m, 6H), 3.37 (br s, 2H), 3.11-2.89 (m, 3H), 2.73 (br s, 3H);MS (ESI) m/e 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 119 Preparation of(E)-N-[2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting[2-(1H-indole-3yl)-ethyl]methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.027g, 72%) was prepared as a yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 11.26-11.22 (m,1H), 10.85 (s, 1H), 8.82-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.33-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.64-6.73 (m,7H), 4.59-4.31 (m, 4H), 3.78-3.64 (m, 3H), 3.17-2.91 (m, 7H); MS (APCI)m/e 404 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 120 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.220g, 78%) was prepared as a light orange solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.75 (br s, 1H), 11.19 (s, 1H),8.81-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.30-8.26 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.31 (m, 2H), 6.73-6.72 (m,2H), 4.66-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.27 (br s, 2H), 3.79-3.64 (m, 11H), 3.09-2.86(m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 121 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-phenanthren-9-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-phenanthren-9-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.511g, 95%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.99 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.14 (m,1H), 8.92-8.74 (m, 3H), 8.36-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.99-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.28(m, 7H), 5.39-5.17 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.39 (m, 2H),3.16-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.89-2.73 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 451 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 122 Preparation of(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingacenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.395g, 91%) was prepared as a off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.01 (br s, 1H), 11.19 (s, 1H),8.82-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.22 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.14 (m,5H), 5.25-5.03 (m, 2H), 4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.79 (m, 2H), 3.36 (br s, 4H),3.04-2.73 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 427 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 123 Preparation of (E)-N-(4-Methoxy-naphthalen-1ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(4-methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.369g, 87%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.95 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),8.83-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.02 (m, 2H), 8.10-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.32 (m,5H), 7.11-6.95 (m, 1H), 5.25-5.03 (m, 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.98-3.95(m, 3H), 3.79 (m, 2H), 3.02-2.69 (m, 3H), 2.87-2.72 (m, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 431 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 124 Preparation of(E)-N-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingbenzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.374g, 91%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.81 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 7.62-6.57 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.31 (m, 1H),6.93-6.71 (m, 3H), 5.99 (s, 2H), 4.72-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H),3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.10-2.88 (m, 6H); MS (APCI) m/e 395 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 125 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,5-dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.396g, 93%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.05 (br s, 1H), 11.20 (m, 1H),8.82-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.34 (m,1H), 6.98-6.93 (m, 1H), 6.86-6.82 (m, 1H), 6.60-6.59 (m, 1H), 4.73-4.55(m, 2H), 4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.79-3.74 (m, 5H), 3.66-3.65 (m, 3H),3.16-2.86 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 126 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-4-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-quinolin-4-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.259g, 92%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.22-11.14 (m, 1H), 8.98-8.94 (m,1H), 8.84-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.16 (m, 3H), 7.93-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.73(m, 1H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.21 (m, 2H), 5.50-5.24 (m, 2H),4.30-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.27 (s, 2H), 3.06 (s, 1H),2.87-2.80 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 402 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 127 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(4-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.310g, 95%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.18 (m, 1H), 8.80-8.79 (m, 1H),8.30-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.30 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.71 (m,3H), 4.72-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.27 (br s, 2H), 3.99-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.72(m, 5H), 3.08-2.72 (m, 6H), 1.33-1.26 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 128 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.381g, 89%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.01 (br s, 1H), 11.21 (s, 1H),8.82-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.34 (m,1H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.71-6.61 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.29 (brs, 2H), 4.0-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.79 (m, 5H), 3.11-2.87 (m, 6H), 1.31-1.25 (m,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 129 Preparation of(E)-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3,4-dimethyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.346g, 91%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.35 (br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.82-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.32 (m,1H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.92 (m, 2H), 4.74-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.28 (brs, 2H), 3.80 (m, 2H), 3.08-2.86 (m, 6H), 2.20-2.19 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e379 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 130 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,6-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,4,6-trimethyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.410g, 94%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.80 (br s, 1H), 11.20 (m, 1H),8.84-8.80 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.27 (m,1H), 6.87 (m, 2H), 4.83-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (m, 2H),2.87-2.55 (m, 6H), 2.21-2.16 (m, 9H); MS (ESI) m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 131 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,5-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,4,5-trimethyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.344g, 95%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.91 (br s, 1H), 11.25-11.22 (m,1H), 8.83-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.32(m, 1H), 6.97-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.85-6.73 (m, 1H), 4.73-4.57 (m, 2H), 4.30(br s, 2H), 3.96-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.87 (m, 6H), 2.21-2.15 (m, 9H); MS(ESI) m/e 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 132 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-3-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-quinolin-3-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.360g, 92%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.00 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.20 (m,1H), 8.92-8.89 (m, 1H), 8.83-8.80 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.24 (m, 2H), 8.08-8.03(m, 2H), 7.80-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.69-6.61 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.36 (m, 1H),5.09-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.25 (m, 2H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.25 (s, 2H),3.01 (s, 1H), 2.88-2.85 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 402 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 133 Preparation of(E)-N-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3,4-dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.330g, 92%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.95 (br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.82-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.32 (m,1H), 6.95-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.81-6.71 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.28 (brs, 2H), 3.95-3.72 (m, 8H), 3.10-2.88 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 134 Preparation of(E)-N-Benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.399g, 93%) was prepared as an off white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.86 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),8.83 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.20 (m, 6H), 6.86-6.82 (m, 1H),5.02-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.24-3.02 (m, 3H), 2.87(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 391 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 135 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.431g, 95%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.01 (br s, 1H), 11.24 (s, 1H),8.93-8.83 (m, 1H), 8.44-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.10-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m,2H), 7.71-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.28 (m, 4H), 5.30-5.18 (m, 2H), 4.29 (brs, 2H), 3.79 (br s, 2H), 2.87-2.81 (m, 6H), 2.55-2.51 (s, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 415 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 136 Preparation of(E)-N-Biphenyl-2-ylmethyl-methyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e[1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingbiphenyl-2-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.255g, 88%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.95 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),8.80-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.31-8.19 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.17 (m, 11H), 4.76-4.59 (m,2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 2.99-2.73 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e427 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 137 Preparation of(E)-N-Biphenyl-3-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.404g, 85%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.95 (br s, 1H), 11.22-11.21 (m,1H), 8.82-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.21 (m, 11H), 7.92-7.82(m, 2H), 4.92-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.79 (br s, 2H), 2.17-2.96(m, 3H), 2.88-2.84 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 427 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 138 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-napthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1.4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2-ethoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.405g, 90%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.35 (br s, 1H), 11.25 (s, 1H),8.84-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.87 (m,2H), 7.68-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.25 (m, 4H), 5.26-5.16 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.20(m, 4H), 4.09 (br s, 2H), 2.91-2.63 (m, 6H), 1.43-1.29 (s, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 445 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 139 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.409g, 87%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.05 (br s, 1H), 11.20 (s, 1H),8.82-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.35 (m,1H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.09-6.90 (m, 3H), 4.76-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.28 (brs, 2H), 4.09-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.16-2.85 (m, 6H), 1.37-1.27(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 395 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 140 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,3,4-trimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.440g, 92%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.82-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.33 (m,1H), 6.81-6.75 (m, 2H), 4.71-4.56 (m, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 3.81-3.74(m, 11H), 3.11-2.85 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 141 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-6ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-6-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.196g, 93%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 11.25 (s, 1H),8.82 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.31 (m, 1H),6.86-6.68 (m, 3H), 4.70-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 4.21 (m, 4H),3.82 (br s, 2H), 3.09-2.87 (m, 6H); MS (APCI) m/e 409 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 142 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,3-diethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.331g, 87%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.49 (br s, 1H), 11.24-11.22 (m,1H), 8.83-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.35(m, 1H), 7.05-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.63 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.30(br s, 2H), 4.07-3.93 (m, 4H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.12-2.80 (m, 6H),1.37-1.25 (m, 6H); MS (APCI) m/e 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 143 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.397g, quantitative) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H),11.23-11.21 (m, 1H), 8.82-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m,1H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.66 (m, 1H), 4.78-4.63(m, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 4.09-4.02 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 5H),3.12-2.86 (m, 6H), 1.38-1.32 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 144 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.358g, 84%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.21 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.21 (m,1H), 8.82-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.35(m, 1H), 7.16-7.11 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.87 (m, 2H), 4.82-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.30(br s, 2H), 3.90-3.80 (m, 4H), 3.18-2.86 (m, 6H), 2.24 (s, 3H),1.42-1.28 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 409 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 145 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-5ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-quinolin-5-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.399g, quantitative) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.30 (br s, 1H),11.19-11.13 (m, 1H), 8.90-8.98 (m, 1H), 8.82-8.62 (m, 2H), 8.34-8.18 (m,1H), 8.06-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.27 (m, 4H), 5.41-5.15(m, 2H), 4.28-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.01 (m, 3H),2.85-2.79 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 402 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 146 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.275g, 87%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.21 (m, 1H), 11.23-11.21 (m,1H), 8.83-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.34(m, 1H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.64 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.30(m, 2H), 3.92-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.49 (br s, 2H), 3.12-2.86 (m,6H), 1.75-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.01-0.94 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 147 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-isopropoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-methoxy-2-isopropoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.304g, 85%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.20 (br s, 1H), 11.24-11.21 (m,1H), 8.82-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.35-8.23 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.30(m, 1H), 7.04-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.67-6.61 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.65 (m, 2H),4.59-4.48 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.58-3.55 (m,2H), 3.10-2.86 (m, 6H), 1.24-1.21 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 148 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.376g, 87%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.16 (br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),8.85-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.22 (m, 6H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H),4.30 (m, 2H), 3.58 (br s, 2H), 3.20-2.88 (m, 6H), 2.27 (m, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 405 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 149 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-chloro-2-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.312g, 92%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.55 (br s, 1H), 11.21-11.19 (m,1H), 8.82-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.35-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.31(m, 2H), 7.19-7.11 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.30 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.77(m, 5H), 3.17-2.86 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 415 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 150 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.169g, 91%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.44 (br s, 1H), 11.20-11.18 (m,1H), 8.82-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.36(m, 2H), 7.18-7.10 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.30 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.98(m, 2H), 3.79-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.16-2.85 (m, 6H), 1.39-1.35 (m, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 429 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 151 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.058g, quantitative) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.15 (br s, 1H), 11.22-11.20 (m,1H), 8.82-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.33(m, 1H), 6.84-6.76 (m, 2H), 6.62-6.57 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.57 (m, 2H),4.30-4.24 (m, 6H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.16-2.87 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 409(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 152 Preparation of(E)-N-(4,5-Dimethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(4,5-dimethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.244g, 66%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.08 (br s, 1H), 11.22-11.17 (m,1H), 8.83-8.73 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.17 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.62(m, 1H), 7.45-7.22 (m, 5H), 5.25-5.03 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.21 (m, 2H), 3.80(br s, 2H), 3.11-3.04 (m, 3H), 2.97-2.81 (m, 9H); MS (ESI) m/e 429(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 153 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.213g, 53%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.24 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),8.88-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.15 (m, 6H), 4.95-4.75 (m,2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.13-2.83 (m, 6H), 2.59-2.44 (m,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 405 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 154 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-quinolin-5-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-quinolin-5-ylmethyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.387 g, quantitative) wasprepared as a tan solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.69-10.63 (m, 1H), 9.26-9.13 (m, 2H), 8.39-8.25 (m,2H), 8.11-7.93 (m, 3H), 7.77-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.17 (m, 1H), 5.50-5.22(m, 2H), 3.15-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.94-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.44 (m, 2H); MS(ESI) m/e 373 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 155 Preparation of(E)-N-benzyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingbenzyl-methylamine for the methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine,and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.462 g, 93%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 8.37-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.08-8.06 (m, 1H),7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.21 (m, 6H), 4.82-4.61 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.85 (m,5H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/e 322 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 156 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,415-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.27g, 86%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.96 (br s, 1H), 11.06-11.22 (m,1H), 8.80-8.83 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.34 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.52(m, 3H), 7.11-7.15 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.18-6.43 (m, 1H),4.87-5.08 (m, 2H), 4.26-4.29 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.80 (m, 5H), 3.02-3.14 (m,3H), 2.85-2.88 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 404 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 157 Preparation of(E)-(7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester hydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(4-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.22 g, 56%) was prepared as ayellow powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.53-10.54 (m, 1H), 8.56-8.59 (m, 1H), 8.09-8.16 (m, 1H),7.28-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.10-7.15 (m, 1H), 6.99-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.19-6.42 (m,1H), 4.86-5.06 (m, 2H), 4.00-4.14 (m, 5H), 3.62-3.72 (m, 7H), 2.99-3.12(m, 3H), 1.12-1.20 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 476 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 158 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.25g, 58%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.89 (br s, 1H), 11.21 (s, 1H),8.78-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.26-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.44 (m,1H), 6.96-7.07 (m, 2H), 6.67-6.71 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.79 (m, 2H), 4.28 (s,2H), 3.74-3.81 (m, 8H), 2.87-3.13 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 159 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.41g, 74%) was prepared as a tan powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.82 (br s, 1H), 11.16-11.20 (m, 1H),8.74-8.83 (m, 1H), 8.06-8.33 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.39 (m,3H), 5.09-5.32 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.28 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 2.99-3.06 (m,3H), 2.81-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.64-2.66 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 415 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 160 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.41g, 71%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.88 (br s, 1H), 11.20 (s, 1H),8.81-8.85 (m, 1H), 8.30-8.36 (m, 1H), 7.88-8.08 (m, 3H), 7.24-7.69 (m,5H), 5.15-5.24 (m, 2H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.99 (m, 5H), 2.64-2.90 (m,6H); MS (ESI) m/e 431 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 161 Preparation of(R)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(R)-(+)-N-methyl-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.26g, 48%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: [α]²⁵ _(D) +92.6° (c 1.00, methanol); ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.11 (br s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.89 (m, 1H), 8.30-8.42(m, 1H), 7.92-7.98 (m, 3H), 7.67-7.79 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.60 (m, 3H),7.20-7.25 (m, 1H), 6.53-6.57 (m, 1H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H),2.86-2.89 (m, 3H), 2.45-2.73 (m, 3H), 1.60-1.75 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e415 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 162 Preparation of(S)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(S)-(−)-N-methyl-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.34g, 63%) was prepared as an off-white powder: [α]²⁵ _(D) −89.1° (c 1.00,methanol); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.20 (br s, 1H), 11.21 (s, 1H),8.88-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.92 (m, 3H), 7.72-7.67 (m,2H), 7.59-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 1H), 6.57-6.51 (m, 1H), 4.28 (brs, 2H), 3.79 (br s, 2H), 2.89-2.85 (m, 3H), 2.73-2.67 (m, 3H), 1.75-1.59(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 415 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 163 Preparation of(E)-N-Benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingbenzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.40g, 74%) was prepared as a tan powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.94(br s, 1H), 11.14 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.84 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.31 (m, 1H),7.90-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.31 (m,4H), 5.13-4.87 (m, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.20-3.00 (m,3H), 2.89 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 407 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 164 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.39g, 69%) was prepared as a tan powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.08(br s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H), 8.83-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.27 (m, 1H),7.66-7.35 (m, 6H), 4.96-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H),3.17-2.85 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 419 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 165 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Chloro-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-chlorobenzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.38g, 72%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.90 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.91 (m, 1H), 8.83-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.24 (m,1H), 7.63-7.32 (m, 5H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.30 (brs, 2H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.20 (s, 2H), 2.91-2.86 (m, 4H); MS (ESI) m/e385 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 166 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-benzyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingN-methyl-N-(4-methylbenzyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.24g, 48%) was prepared as tan powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25(br s, 1H), 11.23-11.22 (m, 1H), 8.82-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.30 (m, 1H),7.62-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.10 (m, 4H), 4.78-4.58 (m,2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.09-2.87 (m, 6H), 2.28 (s, 3H);MS (ESI) m/e 365 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 167 Preparation of(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(R)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.19 g, 35%) was prepared as atan powder: [α]²⁵ _(D) −173.9° (c 1.00, methanol); ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.50 (br s, 1H), 11.27 (s, 1H), 8.83-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.25(m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.15-6.96 (m, 2H),6.43-6.18 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.47-4.21 (m, 3H), 3.79-2.88 (m,9H), 2.09-1.88 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 430 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 168 Preparation of(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(S)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (91 mg, 23%) was prepared as atan powder: [α]²⁵ _(D) +197.70 (c 1.00, methanol); ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.51 (br s, 1H), 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.83-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.25(m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.15-6.98 (m, 2H),6.43-6.18 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.46-4.21 (m, 3H), 3.73-3.62 (m,4H), 3.18-2.87 (m, 5H), 2.08-1.88 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 430 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 169 Preparation of(E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.20 g, 83%) was prepared as atan powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.07 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.21(m, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.27-8.20 (m, 1H), 7.64-6.99 (m, 10H), 6.42-6.18(m, 1H), 5.06-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.20 (m, 4H), 3.77-3.68 (m, 8H),3.12-3.00 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 510 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 170 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride [AP-501382] a)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A solution of(E)-3-[4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(2.00 g, 3.92 mmol), from Example 65, in dichloroethane (80 mL) wascooled in an ice bath and treated with 1-chloroethyl chloroformate (0.47mL, 4.31 mmol). After stirring at 0° C. under N₂ for 30 min and then atroom temperature for 30 min, the mixture was heated to reflux for 1.5 h.The mixture was allowed to cool and then concentrated to dryness.Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,97:3) gave a tan solid. The solid was suspended in methanol and heatedto reflux for 2 h. The mixture was allowed to cool and the solid wasisolated by filtration, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, washed with 1 N NaOH, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purificationby flash column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3 to 95:5)gave the title compound (0.70 g, 49%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.38-8.33 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.57 (m, 2H),7.32-7.20 (m, 3H), 7.14-7.09 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.80 (m, 1H), 6.49-6.38 (m,1H), 4.93-4.78 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H),3.13-3.07 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 390 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1(b), except substituting(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidefor the(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide,the title compound (0.14 g, 89%) was prepared as a tan solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09-11.06 (m, 1H), 9.90-9.89 (s, 2H), 8.76-8.73(m, 1H), 8.31-8.23 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.31 (m, 3H),7.15-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.43-6.16 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.86 (m,2H), 4.26-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.13-3.01(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 390 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 171 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (90 mg, 74%) was prepared as atan solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.58 (br s, 2H), 8.62 (s, 1H),8.27-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.53 (m,1H), 7.42-7.29 (m, 3H), 5.15-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.65 (m, 12H), 3.28-3.17(m, 4H), 3.01-2.64 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 520 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 172 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.18 g, 53%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.91 (br s, 1H), 10.55(br s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m,1H), 7.61-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.28 (m, 3H), 5.14-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.42-4.38(m, 1H), 4.01 (br s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 4H), 3.39 (br s, 4H), 3.16 (s, 2H),3.04-2.94 (m, 3H), 2.74 (br s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 547(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 173 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.20 g, 56%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.88 (br s, 1H), 10.48(br s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m,1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.30 (m, 3H), 5.16-4.89 (m, 2H), 3.98 (brs, 2H), 3.92-3.79 (m, 4H), 3.63 (br s, 2H), 3.37-3.33 (m, 6H), 3.18-3.10(m, 2H), 2.94 (s, 1H), 2.63 (br s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.92 (br s, 2H);MS (ESI) m/e 534 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 174 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (82 mg, 47%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.97 (br s, 1H), 10.67(br s, 1H), 8.64-8.60 (m, 1H), 8.23-8.14 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 1H),7.39-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.07-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.63 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.64 (m,2H), 4.42-4.38 (m, 1H), 4.09-3.93 (m, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.68 (br s,2H), 3.47-3.37 (m, 8H), 3.11-2.97 (m, 5H), 2.75 (br s, 3H), 1.31-1.24(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 551 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 175 Preparation of(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(S)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.15 g, 62%) was prepared as atan powder: [α]²⁵ _(D) +167.8° (c 1.05, methanol); ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.33 (br s, 1H), 11.30 (br s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s,1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.31(m, 3H), 5.13-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.47-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.61 (br s, 1H),3.42-3.39 (br s, 4H), 3.17-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.10-1.88 (2H);MS (ESI) m/e 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 176 Preparation of(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(R)-(E)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (96 mg, 57%) was prepared as atan powder: [α]²⁵ _(D) −154.3° (c 1.01, methanol);

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.47 (br s, 1H), 11.29 (br s, 1H), 8.84 (s,1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m,1H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 3H), 5.13-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.48-4.25 (m, 2H), 3.59-3.47(m, 5H), 3.17-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.10-1.89 (m, 2H); MS (ESI)m/e 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 177 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(4-fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.20g, 72%) was prepared as a white powder: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.22 (br s, 1H), 11.26-11.17 (m, 1H), 8.83-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.10 (m,3H), 7.72-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.44-7.32 (m, 3H), 5.32-5.09 (m, 2H), 4.30 (brs, 2H), 3.85 (br s, 2H), 3.12-2.98 (m, 3H), 2.89-2.83 (m, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 419 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 178 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(4-chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.28g, 48%) was prepared as a white powder: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.29 (br s, 1H), 11.23-11.17 (m, 1H), 8.84-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.18 (m,3H), 7.76-7.32 (m, 6H), 5.37-5.12 (m, 2H), 4.31 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s,2H), 3.11-3.00 (m, 3H), 2.89-2.82 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 435 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 179 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.28 g, 78%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.74-10.54 (m, 2H), 8.61(s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 3H), 5.03-4.80(m, 2H), 4.02 (br s, 2H), 3.87-3.79 (m, 4H), 3.65 (br s, 2H), 3.48-3.38(br s, 4H), 3.20-2.93 (m, 5H), 2.72-2.57 (br s, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 1.95(s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 518 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 180 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.17 g, 44%) was prepared as anoff-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.01 (br s, 1H), 10.66(br s, 1H), 8.62 (br s, 1H), 8.35-8.22 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.52 (m, 1H),7.40-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.66-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.64 (m,2H), 4.60-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.08 (br s, 2H), 3.87-3.81 (m, 6H), 3.79 (s,3H), 3.68 (br s, 2H), 3.50-3.38 (m, 4H), 3.21 (br s, 2H), 3.10-2.72 (m,3H), 2.01 (br s, 2H), 1.27-1.15 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 552 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 181 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 2, except substituting7-bromo-4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-onefor the7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one,the title compound (0.15 g, 49%) was prepared as a tan powder: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (br s, 1H), 10.64 (br s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H),8.29-8.22 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.53 (m,1H), 7.42-7.29 (m, 3H), 5.14-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.04 (br s, 2H), 3.65 (br s,2H), 3.48-3.31 (m, 13H), 3.24-2.29 (m, 3H), 2.76 (br s, 2H), 2.42 (s,3H), 1.89 (br s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 182 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.24 g, 68%) was prepared as awhite powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.86 (br s, 1H), 10.47 (br s,1H), 8.54 (br s, 1H), 8.38-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.32-7.15(m, 3H), 4.97-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.02-3.91 (m, 5H), 3.87-3.79 (m, 4H), 3.63(br s, 2H), 3.45-3.29 (m, 4H), 3.27-3.15 (m, 4H), 3.07-2.82 (m, 3H),1.93 (br s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 518 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 183 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(3-chlorobenzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.39g, 88%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.4011.21 (m, 2H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.00 (m, 1H),7.79-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.34 (m, 4H), 5.21-4.94 (m, 2H), 4.29 (br s,2H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.24-3.00 (m, 3H), 2.88 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 441(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 184 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.32g, 43%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.50-11.20 (m, 2H), 8.83-8.80 (m, 1H), 8.35-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.34 (m,4H), 7.14-7.11 (m, 1H), 6.41-6.18 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.15(m, 2H), 3.80-3.45 (m, 5H), 3.02-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 438 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 185 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.25g, 43%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.85-11.12 (m, 2H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.21 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H),7.38-7.27 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.39-6.11 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.83 (m,2H), 4.24 (br s, 2H), 3.95-3.44 (m, 5H), 3.17-3.01 (m, 6H), 2.82-2.72(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 418 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 186 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(5-fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.33g, 75%) was prepared as a white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.15-11.20 (m, 2H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.33-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (m, 1H),7.65-7.19 (m, 4H), 5.14-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.27 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H),3.18-2.96 (m, 3H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 187 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(5-chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.39g, 75%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.90-11.25 (m, 2H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.34-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.32 (m, 5H),5.15-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.31 (br s, 2H), 3.83 (br s, 2H), 3.18-2.89 (m, 6H),2.38 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 455 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 188 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.31 g, 80%) was prepared aspale yellow powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.38-8.35(m, 1H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.14 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.81 (m, 2H),6.37-6.08 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.31 (br s, 2H), 3.96-3.72 (m,7H), 3.42-2.99 (m, 10H), 2.72 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 189 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-Pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.27 g, 70%) was prepared aspale yellow powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.83-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.40(s, 1H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.96 (m, 2H),6.65-6.64 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.35 (br s, 2H), 4.02-3.79 (m,10H), 3.39-2.83 (m, 8H), 1.31-1.25 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 190 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.70g, 75%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.39-8.26 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.53 (m,3H), 7.36-7.09 (m, 3H), 7.02-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.86-4.84 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.90(m, 2H), 3.78-3.76 (m, 5H), 3.13-3.08 (m, 3H), 2.49-2.46 (m, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 404 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 191 Preparation of(E)-7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-elf1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-7-(2-carboxy-vinyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.29 g, 73%) was prepared as anoff-white powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.43 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.64 (m,2H), 7.30-7.42 (m, 5H), 7.12-7.20 (m, 4H), 6.98-7.03 (m, 1H), 5.03-5.08(m, 2H), 4.75-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.41 (s, 2H), 3.73-3.77 (m,3H), 2.91-3.06 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 192 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.16 g, 34%) was prepared as atan solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.84 (s, 1H), 11.53 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.73-8.66 (m, 1H),7.78-7.30 (m, 5H), 7.17-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.73 (m,2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.07-2.90 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 390 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 193 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.23 g, 34%) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.64 (br s, 1H), 8.37-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.64 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.17-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.42-6.17 (m,1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.12-2.99 (m, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 363 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 194 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.075 g, 23%) was prepared as alight brown solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.28-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.82 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.37-6.87 (m, 5H), 4.88-4.86 (m, 2H),3.78 (s, 3H), 3.16-3.12 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 363 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 195 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]ethyl}pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(2-carboxy-ethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.37 g, 28%) was prepared as anoff-white powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.07 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.34 (m, 5H), 7.11-6.98(m, 5H), 6.39-6.12 (m, 4H), 4.95-4.68 (m, 4H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.61 (s,3H), 3.02-2.71 (m, 10H); MS (ESI) m/e 549 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 196 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (294mg, 54%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.68 (m, 1H),7.49-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.14-6.97 (m, 3H), 6.63 (s, 2H), 6.41-6.18 (m, 1H),5.02-4.83 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.67 (m, 3H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 3H), 3.09-2.96 (m,3H), 2.29 (br s, 3H), 1.49-1.40 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 418 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 197 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (223mg, 82%) was prepared as a light, yellow powder and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.2 (br s, 1H), 8.35 (s,1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.52-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.24-7.01 (m, 4H), 6.41-6.16 (m,1H), 5.05-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 3.74-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.10-3.00 (m,6H), 2.10-1.82 (m, 5H); MS (ESI) m/e 404 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 198 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (136mg, 14%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.7 (br s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H),8.33 (s, 1H), 8.07 (br s, 2H), 7.55-7.01 (m, 6H), 6.41-6.17 (m, 1H),5.07-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.62 (m, 7H), 3.11-2.98 (m, 8H), 2.73 (s, 3H);MS (ESI) m/e 433 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 199 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (156mg, 30%) was prepared as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.36-8.25 (m, 2H), 7.52-6.98 (m,14H), 6.40-6.15 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.84 (m, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 3.74-3.67 (m,3H), 3.58-5.30 (m, 8H), 3.10-2.73 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 508 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 200 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting methyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-aminefor the methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound(51 mg, 57%) was prepared as a light, yellow solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.36-8.25 (m, 2H), 7.52-6.98(m, 4H), 6.40-6.15 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.84 (m, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 3.74-3.67(m, 3H), 3.58-5.30 (m, 8H), 3.10-2.73 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 401 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 201 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (101mg, 46%) was prepared as a light, yellow powder and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (br s, 1H), 8.27 (s,1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.11 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.89 (m, 2H), 3.55 (brs, 2H), 3.37-3.23 (m, 4H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 3.10-2.92 (m, 5H), 2.72 (s,3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 450 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 202 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (66 mg,62%) was prepared as a pale, yellow powder and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.61-8.35 (m, 2H), 8.14-8.05 (m,2H), 7.61-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.36-7.03 (m, 3H), 5.30-5.07 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.23(m, 2H), 3.94-3.65 (m, 6H), 3.45-3.17 (m, 4H), 3.04-2.94 (m, 4H), 2.65(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 431 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 203 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (111mg, 67%) was prepared as a pale, yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.60 (br s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H),7.87 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H),7.42-7.15 (m, 3H), 5.12-4.88 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.35 (m, 12H), 3.15 (s, 3H),2.93 (s, 1H), 2.41 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 437 (M+H)⁺;

EXAMPLE 204 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3,4-dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(3,4-dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound wasprepared (70 mg, 13%) as a light, yellow powder and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H),7.51 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.12 (m, 2H), 5.00-4.77 (m, 2H), 4.40-4.32(m, 2H), 3.95-3.15 (m, 10H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 1H), 2.46 (s, 3H),2.45 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 457 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 205 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (177mg, 25%) was prepared as a pale, yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.4 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.19 (m, 2H),7.73 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=14.9, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.05-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.64 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.78-4.63 (m, 2H),4.03-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.55-3.33 (m, 7H), 3.09-2.85 (m, 7H),2.74 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.25 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 454 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 206 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (143mg, 20%) was prepared as a pale, yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.29 (m, 2H),8.18-8.05 (m, 4H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.03 (m, 3H), 5.30-5.07 (m,2H), 3.63-3.33 (m, 6H), 3.04-2.95 (m, 7H), 2.72-2.65 (m, 6H); MS (ESI)m/e 444 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 207 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-methylaminefor the methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound(158 mg, 20%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.7 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.33 (m,2H), 7.99 (br s, 2H), 7.62-7.19 (m, 6H), 6.82 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H),5.01-4.80 (m, 2H), 3.62-3.25 (m, 6H), 3.22 (s, 2H), 3.10-2.92 (m, 5H),2.73 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 420 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 208 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (50 mg,6%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (br s, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08-6.93 (m, 3H),6.70-6.63 (m, 3H), 4.77-4.63 (m, 2H), 3.87 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s,3H), 3.48-3.31 (m, 5H), 3.09-2.86 (m, 6H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.44-2.35 (m,2H), 1.71 (app sextet, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 0.98 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 468 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 209 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[6-amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(3-methyl-2-ethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (114mg, 17%) was prepared as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.42 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (br s, 2H), 7.48 (dd, J=10.0,5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=10.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H),7.04-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.87 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.87-3.81 (m,2H), 3.63-3.36 (m, 7H), 3.10-2.85 (m, 7H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H),1.35 (t, J=4.2 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 438 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 210 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (193mg, 22%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=14.1 Hz,1H), 8.09-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=15.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=15.3Hz, 1H), 7.07-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.67-6.62 (m, 1H), 5.43 (br s, 1H),4.79-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.87 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.10-2.86 (m,5H), 2.56-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.71 (app sextet, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 0.97 (q, J=7.3Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 410 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 211 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (326mg, 83%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (s, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=17.3 Hz,1H), 8.10-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.17 (m, 1H),7.05-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.63 (dd, J=7.3, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (br s, 1H),4.77-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.59-4.45 (m, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.08-2.81 (m, 5H),2.56-2.44 (m, 2H), 1.23 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 410 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 212 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (429mg, 88%) was prepared as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 8.08-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=9.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dd, J=9.3,5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.67 (dd, J=11.4, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (brs, 1H), 4.78-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.02-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.09-2.86(m, 5H), 2.55-2.49 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 396 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 213 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-(2,5-Dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(1.40 g, 4.37 mol) and succinic anhydride (520 mg, 5.24 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (50 mL) was heated to reflux for 5 h. Another portion ofsuccinic anhydride (520 mg, 5.24 mmol) was then added, and the solutionwas maintained at reflux overnight. The solvent was removed in vacuo.The residue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂, and the solution was washed withsatd NaHCO₃, water and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to97:3) gave the title compound (1.40 g, 76%) as an off-white solid and asa mixture of amide rotamers: mp 185-187° C.; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.92-8.88 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.32 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.34 (m,4H), 7.15-7.09 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.44-6.21 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.87(m, 2H), 3.73-3.70 (m, 3H), 3.14-3.00 (m, 3H), 2.83-2.81 (m, 4H); MS(ESI) m/e 403 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 214 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)succinamide

A mixture of(E)-3-[6-(2,5-dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(260 mg, 0.645 mmol) and ammonia (12 mL of 0.5M solution in 1,4-dioxane,6.0 mmol) in a sealed tube was heated to 60° C. overnight. After coolingto ambient temperature, the resulting white precipitate was collected byfiltration. The resulting solid was triturated with MeOH, washed withEt₂O, and dried under high vacuum at 50° C. for 2 d to give the titlecompound (140 mg, 52%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: mp 225-227° C.; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67-10.63 (m,1H), 8.62-8.58 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.25 (m, 5H), 7.12 (dd,J=7.7, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=7.3, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (br s, 1H),6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.12-2.99 (m,3H), 2.64-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.40-2.36 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 420 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 215 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-Ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide

According to the procedure of Example 110, except substituting1-methylpiperazine for the ammonia, the title compound (250 mg, 77%) wasprepared as a light yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers,after silica gel chromatography: mp 145-147° C. dec; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.70-10.66 (m, 1H), 8.62-8.58 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.07 (m, 2H),7.60-7.25 (m, 4H), 7.12-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.42-6.17 (m,1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.48 (br s, 4H), 3.12-2.99(m, 3H), 2.63-2.26 (m, 11H); MS (ESI) m/e 503 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 216 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-morpholin-4-yl-4-oxo-butyramide

According to the procedure of Example 110, except substitutingmorpholine for the ammonia, the title compound (200 mg, 57%) wasprepared as a light yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: mp206-209° C. dec; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.70-10.66 (m, 1H),8.62-8.58 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.25 (m,1H), 7.12 (dd, J=7.4, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.3, 7.2 Hz, 1H),6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.57-3.37 (m,8H), 3.12-2.99 (m, 3H), 2.70-2.56 (m, 4H); MS (ESI) m/e 490 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 217 Preparation of (E)-1-Methyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide

A solution of 1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (184mg, 1.03 mmol), 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (167 mg, 1.03 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.26 mL, 1.8 mol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) was heated toreflux for 3 h.(E)-3-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(300 mg, 0.936 mmol) was then added and the resulting solution washeated to reflux overnight. TLC analysis indicated remaining startingmaterial. After cooling, additional 1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid(184 mg, 1.03 mmol) and 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (167 mg, 1.03 mmol)were added, and the solution was heated to reflux overnight. The solventwas removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), andthe solution was washed with satd NaHCO₃, water and brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 94:5:1 to 89:10:1) gave the title compound (330mg, 79%) as a pale yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: mp120-135° C. dec; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.65-10.61 (m, 1H),8.62-8.57 (m, 1H), 8.23-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.31-7.25 (m,1H), 7.12 (dd, J=8.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.42-6.16 (m, 1H),5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.12-2.99 (m, 3H), 2.85-2.82 (m,2H), 2.52-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.95-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.61 (m,4H); MS (ESI) m/e 446 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 218 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(2-pyridin-4-yl-acetylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 113, except substituting4-pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride for the1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride, the title compound(140 mg, 34%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.04-10.99 (m, 1H), 8.66-8.62 (m, 1H), 8.53-8.52 (m, 2H),8.23-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.61-7.27 (m, 6H), 7.15-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.99 (m,1H), 6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.86 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.68 (m, 5H), 3.12-3.00(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 440 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 219 Preparation of (E)-1-Acetyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amidea)(E)-4-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-ylcarbamoyl)piperidine-1-carboxylicacid benzyl ester

A solution of [1-(carbobenzoxy)-4-piperidine]carboxylic acid (250 mg,0.950 mmol) and 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (162 mg, 1.00 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (15 mL) was heated to reflux for 3 h.(E)-3-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(304 mg, 0.950 mol) was then added and the resulting solution was heatedto reflux overnight. TLC analysis indicated remaining starting material.After cooling, additional [1-(carbobenzoxy)-4-piperidine]carboxylic acid(250 mg, 0.950 mmol) and 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (162 mg, 1.00 mmol)were added, and the mixture was heated to reflux overnight. The solventwas removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), andthe solution was washed with satd NaHCO₃, water and brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to 97:3) gave the title compound (420 mg, 78%) awhite solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.20 (m, 7H), 7.11 (dd,J=7.7, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.40 (m, 1H), 5.14 (s,2H), 4.93-4.82 (m, 2H), 4.40-4.10 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.12-3.07(m, 3H), 2.93-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.50-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.70 (m, 4H); MS(ESI) m/e 566 (M+H)⁺.

b) (E)-Piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide

To a solution of(E)-4-(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-ylcarbamoyl)piperidine-1-carboxylicacid benzyl ester (250 mg, 0.442 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was addedtrimethylsilyl iodide (0.25 mL, 1.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred atambient temperature for 2 h, and then quenched by the addition of MeOH.The solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 94.5:5:0.5 to 89.5:10:0.5 to 74.5:35:0.5)gave the title compound (110 mg, 58%) as a white solid and as a mixtureof amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.59-10.55 (m, 1H),8.62-8.57 (m, 1H), 8.19-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.25 (m, 4H), 7.18-7.09 (m,1H), 7.12-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68(m, 3H), 2.99-2.94 (m, 3H), 2.60-2.42 (m, 5H), 1.70-1.65 (m, 2H),1.50-1.45 (m, 2H).

c) (E)-1-Acetyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl)vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide

To a solution of (E)-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide(80 mg, 0.18 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) was added excess of triethylamineand acetic anhydride (58 mg, 0.56 mmol). The reaction mixture wasstirred at ambient temperature overnight. The solvent was removed invacuo. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N, 96.5:3:0.5) gave the title compound (87 mg, 99%) aspale yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: mp=100-120° C.dec; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.72-10.67 (m, 1H), 8.63-8.59 (m, 1H),8.23-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.26 (m, 4H), 7.12 (dd, J=7.4, 7.3 Hz, 1H),7.03-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.39 (d, J=11.8Hz, 1H), 3.86 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.12-2.99 (m, 4H),2.76 (m, 1H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.32 (m, 2H),1.12-0.95 (m, 1H); MS (ESI) m/e 474 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 220 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)methyl-amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound was prepared as a pale yellowsolid (434 mg, 53%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.14 (d, J=11.3 Hz,1H), 7.89-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.94 (m, 3H), 6.68-6.45(m, 4H), 4.74-4.61 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.07-2.86 (m,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 328 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 221 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substitutingN-(4-methylaminomethyl-phenyl)acetamide for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound was prepared as a pale yellowsolid (200 mg, 25%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.93 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.13(m, 1H), 7.86-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.15 (s, 2H), 7.03-6.93(m, 1H), 6.46 (s, 3H), 4.70-4.53 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.02 (s,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 325 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 222 Preparation of(E)-3-[3-(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (40 mg,22%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ9.98 (br s, 1H), 8.38-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.42 (m,3H), 7.22-7.01 (m, 3H), 6.42-6.16 (m, 1H), 5.04-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.47(m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.51-3.31 (m, 4H), 3.11-2.99 (m, 4H),2.72-2.39 (m, 5H); MS (ESI) m/e 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 223 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the tide compound (355 mg,61%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.16-9.98 (m, 2H), 8.42-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.39 (m,3H), 7.24-6.99 (m, 3H), 6.42-6.15 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.57-4.51(m, 2H), 4.00-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.37 (m, 11H), 3.15-2.98 (m, 5H); MS(ESI) m/e 489 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 224 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (175mg, 50%) was prepared as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.50 (br s, 1H), 10.14-10.09 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.16-7.85 (m,3H), 7.69-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.40-7.01 (m, 3H), 5.37-4.85 (m, 4H), 4.65-4.46(m, 2H), 3.99-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.31 (m, 6H), 3.20-2.98 (m, 5H),2.65-2.63 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 500 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 225 Preparation of(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-methylaminefor the methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound(175 mg, 43%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.15-10.11 (m, 2H), 8.41-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (m, 1H),7.88-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.12 (m, 4H), 5.23-5.01 (m,2H), 4.55-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.00-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.36 (m, 10H), 3.12-2.89(m, 7H); MS (ESI) m/e 512 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 226 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (155mg, 37%) was prepared as a off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.15-10.13 (m, 2H), 8.40-8.35 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.42 (m,1H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.13-6.68 (m, 2H), 6.66-6.61 (m, 1H), 5.11 (brs, 1H), 4.78-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.57-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.95 (m, 4H),3.82-3.58 (m, 9H), 3.37-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.20-2.86 (m, 5H), 1.28-1.18 (m,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 510 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 227 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (140mg, 33%) was prepared as a off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.45 (br s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H), 8.41-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H),7.88-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.18 (m,3H), 6.31 (br s, 1H), 5.11-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.57-4.55 (m, 2H), 3.99-3.96(m, 2H), 3.75-3.71 (m, 4H), 3.57-3.55 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.37 (m, 2H),3.15-2.94 (m, 5H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 506 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 228 Preparation of(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid a)(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(E)-3-(3-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (1.20g, 89%) was prepared as a tan solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers:

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.34-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.34 (m, 2H),7.60-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d,J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.40 (m, 1H), 4.93-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.59-4.52 (m, 2H),4.27-4.19 (m, 4H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.13-3.06 (m, 3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 462 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid

A suspension of(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester (0.40 g, 0.87 mmol) in methanol (30 mL) was treatedwith 1N NaOH (10 mL, 10 mmol). The mixture was heated at reflux for 2 h.After cooling, the methanol was evaporated. The residue was diluted withH₂O (15 mL) and neutralized to pH 6 with 2N HCl. The solid was collectedby filtration, and triturated subsequently with a mixture CH₃CN/H₂O(9:1, v/v), diethyl ether, and methanol to give the title compound (180mg, 48%) as a tan solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.78 (s, 1H),10.09-10.06 (m, 1H), 8.39-8.36 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.39 (m,3H), 7.26-6.69 (m, 3H), 6.42-6.18 (m, 1H), 5.04-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.48(m, 2H), 4.05-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.11-2.99 (m, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 229 Preparation of Sodium(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate

A suspension of(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo,1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester (0.19g, 0.40 mmol) in methanol (20 mL) was treated with 1N NaOH (0.80 mL,0.80 mmol). The mixture was heated at reflux for 2 h. After cooling, thesolid was collected by filtration to give the title compound (140 mg,77%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O) δ 8.30-8.25(m, 1H), 7.97-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.17-7.05 (m, 3H),6.46-6.22 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.55 (s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 1H),3.76-3.67 (m, 5H), 3.13-3.05 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 230 Preparation of Sodium(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetatea)(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(E)-3-(3-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (380mg, 59%) was prepared as a tan solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.15 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H),7.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H),7.42-7.16 (m, 3H), 5.11-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.18-4.11 (m, 4H),3.14-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.21 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e479 (M+H)⁺.

b) Sodium(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate

According to the procedure of Example 125, except substituting(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester for the(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester, the title compound (300 mg, 85%) was prepared as awhite solid:

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O) δ 8.29-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.84 (m, 2H),7.77 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.37(m, 1H), 7.22-7.09 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.55-4.53 (m, 2H),3.78-3.77 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 451(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 231 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and substituting 1-methylpiperazine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (173mg, 43%) was prepared as a off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) □10.78 (br s, 1H), 10.07-10.03 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.37 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.90 (m,1H), 7.57-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.25-6.99 (m, 3H), 6.42-6.17 (m, 1H), 5.04-4.85(m, 2H), 4.46-4.03 (m, 5H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 3H), 3.44-3.41 (m, 3H),3.11-2.91 (m, 7H), 2.78 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 516 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 232 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid

According to the procedure of Example 124 (b), except substituting(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester for the(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester, the title compound (720 mg, 89%) was prepared as alight yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.78 (br s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H),7.88 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.16 (m, 4H),5.11-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.14-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.42(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 451 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid, and substituting 1-methylpiperazine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (44 mg,9%) was prepared as a pale-yellow solid, after purification bypreparative HPLC: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (br s, 1H), 10.06(s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.15 (m, 3H), 5.11-4.88 (m, 2H),4.46-4.38 (m, 4H), 4.22-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.61-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.17-2.73 (m,8H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 533 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 233 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-3-[3-(2,2-Dimethoxy-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 2, except substituting6-bromo-3-(2,2-dimethoxy-ethyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-onefor the7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one,the title compound (490 mg, 60%) was prepared as a white solid and as amixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.33 (br s, 1H),8.07-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.48 (m,1H), 7.38-7.22 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.80 (m, 1H), 4.95-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.58(m, 3H), 3.52-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.44 (s, 6H), 3.15-3.11 (m, 3H), 2.44 (s,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 481 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[2-oxo-3-(2-oxo-ethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide

A suspension of(E)-3-[3-(2,2-dimethoxy-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(450 mg, 0.937 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) was treated with TFA (1 mL) andH₂O (1 mL). The reaction was allowed to stir overnight at roomtemperature. The solution was washed with saturated NaHCO₃ (2×15 mL).The aqueous solutions were extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL). The combinedCH₂Cl₂ solutions were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated to give the title compound (440 mg, 99%) as a white solidand as amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.15 (s, 1H), 9.54(s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.31 (m, 4H), 5.11-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 4.18(s, 2H), 3.15-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 435 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride

To a suspension of(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[2-oxo-3-(2-oxo-ethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamide(410 mg, 0.945 mmol) in dichloroethane (25 mL) was added1-methylpiperazine (0.16 mL, 1.4 mmol) and a few drops of HOAc, followedby the addition of NaBH(OAc)₃ (320 mg, 1.51 mmol). The reaction mixturewas allowed to stir over night at room temperature. The resultingprecipitate was collected by filtration to give a white solid.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/Et₃N,90/9.5/0.5 to 85/14.5/0.5) afforded the free base (400 mg, 82%) of thetitle compound. The free base was dissolved in a mixture of CH₂Cl₂/MeOH(8 mL/0.7 mL). To this was added 1N HCl in diethyl ether (0.48 mL, 0.48mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 min. Theresulting precipitate was collected by filtration to give the titlecompound (190 mg, 72%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.95-10.90 (m, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d,J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.17(m, 3H), 5.11-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.58-4.56 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.29 (m, 11H), 3.17(s, 3H), 2.94-2.80 (m, 4H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 519 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 234 Preparation of(E)-2-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting3-[6-amino-5-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethylcarbamoyl)pyridin-3-yl]acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, and methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine forthe methyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound(170 mg, 23%) was prepared as a pale yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.87-10.61 (m, 1H), 9.69-9.66 (m, 1H), 9.40-9.28 (m, 1H),8.70-8.31 (m, 3H), 7.95-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.15-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.40-6.08 (m,1H), 5.27-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.55 (m, 12H), 3.20-2.96 (m, 6H); MS (ESI)m/e 477 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 235 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.86 g, 86%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.96 (br s,1H), 10.01 (brs, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.73 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.40 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.16-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.51-4.49 (m,2H), 3.94-3.92 (m 2H), 3.80-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.43-3.36 (m, 5H), 3.14-2.93(m, 6H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.96-2.09 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 520 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 236 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.67 g, 62%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.16 (br s, 1H), 9.97 (d,J=11 Hz, 1H), 8.40-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.46 (m, 1H),7.24-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.09-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.71-6.63 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.62 (m,2H), 4.55-4.40 (m, 2H), 4.21-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.75 (m, 6H), 3.45-3.37(m, 4H), 3.09-2.86 (m, 8H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 237 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramidea)(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (2.2 g, 73%) was prepared as ayellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 8.21 (s, 1H), 2.81-2.75 (m, 1H),2.71-2.59 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.25 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.65 (m, 1H), 6.50-6.41 (m,1H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.78-4.61 (m, 2H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H);MS (ESI) m/e 338 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-[6-(2,5-Dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 109, except substituting(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(2.2 g, 6.6 mmol) for the(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide,and succinic anhydride (0.80 g, 8.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (119 mL) washeated to reflux for 15 h overnight. The title compound (1.7 g, 61%) wasprepared as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.78 (s, 1H),8.01-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.39 (m,3H), 7.01-6.92 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.85 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.10 (m, 3H), 2.90-2.85(m, 4H), 2.44 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 420 (M+H)⁺

c)(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide

According to the procedure of Example 110 except substituting3-[6-(2,5-dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidefor the(E)-3-[6-(2,5-dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide,and substituting 1-methylpiperazine for the ammonia, the title compound(0.53 g, 51%) was prepared as a light yellow solid: ¹H NMR 300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.71 (br s, 1H), 8.74-8.61 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.15 (m, 1H),8.13-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.50 (m,1H), 7.39-7.33 (m, 3H), 5.15-4.88 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.38-3.28(m, 3H), 3.19-3.10 (m, 2H), 3.05-2.75 (m, 4H), 2.71-2.51 (m, 7H), 2.41(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 520 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 238 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting2,3-diethoxy-benzyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.18 g, 56%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.63-10.49 (m, 1H),10.14-10.12 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.03-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.45 (m,1H), 7.38-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.70-6.51 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.51(m, 4H), 4.02-3.91 (m, 6H), 3.81-3.68 (m, 4H), 3.60-3.50 (m, 2H),3.40-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.20-2.85 (m, 5H), 1.40-1.31 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 239 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.15 g, 47%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.41-10.21 (m, 1H), 10.13(br s, 1H), 8.41-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.43 (m, 1H),7.31-7.11 (m, 1H), 7.01-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.70-6.59 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.52 (m,5H), 4.11-3.85 (m, 7H), 3.84-3.60 (m, 3H), 3.59-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.31(m, 2H), 3.07-2.86 (m, 4H), 1.23 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 240 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.10 g, 35%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.68 (br s, 1H), 10.13 (m,1H), 8.40-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.15(m, 1H), 7.01-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.70-6.60 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.51 (m, 4H),4.02-3.70 (m, 10H), 3.60-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.42-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.20-2.87 (m,6H), 1.74-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.91 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 241 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.26 g, 91%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.75 (br s, 1H), 10.11 (s,1H), 8.39 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.47 (m, 3H),7.29-7.17 (m, 3H), 5.01-4.57 (m, 4H), 3.97-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.71 (m,4H), 3.60-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.31 (m, 2H), 3.21-2.91 (m, 5H), 2.26 (s,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 490 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 242 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.17 g, 82%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.70-10.59 (m, 1H), 10.13(s, 1H), 8.41-8.35 (m, 1H), 8.10-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.46 (m, 3H),7.22-7.15 (m, 3H), 5.31-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.72-4.52 (m, 3H), 4.01-3.91 (m,2H), 3.81-3.71 (m, 4H), 3.60-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.01(m, 4H), 2.51 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 490 M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 243 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting3-chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.15 g, 60%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.82-10.69 (m, 1H),10.11-10.09 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.48 (m,1H), 7.47-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.01 (m, 3H), 4.86-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.60-4.51(m, 2H), 4.07-3.91 (m, 4H), 3.82-3.71 (m, 4H), 3.59-3.49 (m, 2H),3.40-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.13-2.88 (m, 4H), 1.38 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 514 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 244 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substituting4-fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylicacid hydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.13 g, 43%) was prepared as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.51 (m, 1H), 10.12(m, 1H), 8.45-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.07 (m, 2H), 8.03-7.86 (m, 1H),7.78-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.63-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.03-5.02 (m, 2H), 4.57-4.42 (m, 2H),4.01-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.63 (m, 4H), 3.53-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.25 (m,2H), 3.09-2.96 (m, 5H); MS (ESI) m/e 504 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 245 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1.8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)methylamine for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride, the title compound (0.362 g, 61%) was prepared as anorange solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H),7.52-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.08-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.64 (m,1H), 4.78-4.62 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.01-2.85 (m, 5H),2.56-2.49 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 382 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 246 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 2(a), except substitutingN-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide for theN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide, andsubstituting 5-bromo-3-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine for the7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one,the title compound (510 mg, 38%) was prepared as an off-white powder: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.13 (s, 1H),7.78 (s, 1H), 7.63-6.91 (m, 7H),6.51 (s, 2H), 4.89-4.72 (m, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.57 (br s, 4H),3.42-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.02-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.33 (br s, 4H); MS (ESI) m/e 420(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 247 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide

EDC hydrochloride (118 mg, 0.62 mmol) was added to a solution ofmethyl-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-2-ylmethyl-amine (100 mg, 0.56 mmol),(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (101 mg, 0.62 mmol), HOBt H₂O(83 mg, 0.62 mmol) and triethylamine (235 μL, 1.68 mmol) in anhydrousDMF (5 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight thendiluted with H₂O (10 mL) and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic fractions were dried over MgSO₄, filtered andevaporated to give a yellow residue which was subjected to flashchromatography on silica gel (10% MeOH: CH₂Cl₂) to yield the titlecompound (61.0%). ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=5.3Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.32 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 6.76(d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.76 (br s,2H), 3.22 (s, 3H); MS (ES) m/e 325.1 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 248 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide

EDC hydrochloride (118 mg, 0.62 mmol) was added to a solution ofmethyl-thieno[3,2-c]priding-2-ylmethyl-amine (100 mg, 0.56 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (198 mg, 0.62 mmol), HOBt.H₂O (83 mg, 0.62 mmol)and triethylamine (470 μL, 3.37 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (7 mL). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight; subsequent dilutionwith H₂O (10 mL) resulted in formation of a precipitate. The precipitatewas filtered then subjected to flash chromatography on silca gel (10%MeOH:CH₂Cl₂) to yield the title compound (57.0%). ¹H-NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) a 1:1.8 mixture of amide rotamers δ 10.38 (s, 1H), 9.07 (s,1H), 8.57 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.00(m, 1H), 7.62-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=15.5 Hz, 1H), 5.19 and 4.91 (2×s,2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.45 (br s, 2H), 3.22 and 3.00 (2×s, 3H), 2.38 (s,3H); MS (ES) m/e 408.4 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 249 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide

According to the procedure for preparation of Example 144, exceptsubstituting(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride for(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acryclic acid(246 mg, 0.62 mmol), the title compound (18.3%) was obtained as a whitesolid after purification by flash chromatography on silica gel (10%MeOH:CH₂Cl₂). ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) a 1:1.8 mixture of amiderotamers δ 11.05 and 10.67 (2×s, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.43-8.38 (m, 2H),8.12 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.20 (m, 3H), 5.17 and4.90 (2×s, 2H), 3.19 and 3.00 (2×s, 3H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.57-2.51(m, 2H),; MS (ES) m/e 379.4 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 250 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methylacrylamide hydrochloride

EDC (231 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg, 1.0 mmol),(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine (215 mg, 1.1 mmol), HOBt H₂O (149mg, 1.1 mmol) and DIPEA (525 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL). After 18hr of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (60 mL) and extractedwith EtOAc (2×20 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (2×30 mL),dried and evaporated. Flash chromatography (silica 1-3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂)furnished pure free base which was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL). Afteraddition of HCl (1.5 mL, 1M in ether), the solvents were evaporated andthe residue was washed with ether and dried to afford the title compound(172 mg, 46%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.28 (m, 3H), 7.48 and 7.45(rotamers, 2d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 and 7.23 (rotamers, 2d, J=15.4 Hz,1H), 7.00 (m, 3H), 6.62 (m, 1H), 4.78 and 4.63 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.98(m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.08 and 2.84 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 1.28 (m, 3H).MS (ESI) m/e 342 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 251 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-propoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

EDC (231 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg, 1.0 mmol),(2-propoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine (230 mg, 1.1 mmol), HOBt H₂O(149 mg, 1.1 mmol) and DIPEA (525 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL).After 18 hr of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (60 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine(2×30 mL), dried and evaporated. Flash chromatography (silica 1-3% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂) furnished pure free base which was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10mL). After addition of HCl (1.5 mL, 1M in ether), the solvents wereevaporated; the residue was washed with ether and dried to afford thetitle compound (185 mg, 47%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.16 (m, 3H),7.48 and 7.45 (rotamers, 2d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H),7.00 (m, 3H), 6.61 (m, 1H), 4.78 and 4.63 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.87 (m,2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.09 and 2.85 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 1.71 (m, 2H), 0.97(m, 3H). MS (ESI) m/e 356 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 252 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

EDC (231 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg, 1.0 mmol),(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)methylamine (230 mg, 1.1 mmol), HOBt H₂O(149 mg, 1.1 mmol) and DIPEA (525 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL).After 18 hr of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (60 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine(2×30 mL), dried and evaporated. Flash chromatography (silica 1-3% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂) of the residue furnished pure free base which was dissolvedin CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL). After addition of HCl (1.5 mL, 1M in ether) thesolvents were evaporated; the residue was washed with ether and dried toafford the title compound (180 mg, 46%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.31 (m, 3H), 7.46 and 7.45 (rotamers, 2d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23 and 7.17(rotamers, 2d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (m, 3H), 6.62 (m, 1H), 4.76 and 4.63(rotamers, 2s, 2H), 4.51 (m, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.06 and 2.85 (rotamers,2s, 3H), 1.22 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 3H) 1.21 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI) m/e 356(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 253 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

EDC (231 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg, 1.0 mmol),methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine (193 mg, 1.1 mmol),HOBt.H₂O (149 mg, 1.1 mmol) and DIPEA (525 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (10mL). After 18 hr of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (60 mL)and extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL). The oraganic layer was washed withbrine (2×30 mL), dried and evaporated. Flash chromatography (silica 1-3%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) of the residue furnished pure free base which wasdissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL). After addition of HCl (1.5 mL, 1M inether), the solvents were evaporated, washed with ether and dried toafford the title compound (195 mg, 54%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.36 (m, 3H), 7.50 (m, 3H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.02 (m, 1H), 4.98 and 4.79(rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.17 and 2.92 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H). MS(ESI) m/e 322 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 254 Preparation of(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

To a solution of acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-methylamine (216 mg, 1.1 mmol),(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (164 mg, 1 mmol), HOBt (148 mg,1.1 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (0.8 mL, 4.4 mmol) in DMF (20 mL)was added EDC hydrochloride (210 mg, 1.1 mmol). The mixture was stirredovernight at room temperature. Water (100 mL) was added and the solutionstirred for 1 hour. The precipitate was collected by filtration. Theyellow solid was preabsorded onto silica gel and purified by columnchromatography (95:5 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH). The residue was dissolved intomethylene chloride followed by addition of 1M HCl/ether. The precipitatewas collected by filtration to afford(E)-N-acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride (120 mg, 32%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.44-8.28 (m, 3H), 7.84-7.72 (m,1H), 7.59-7.12 (m, 6H), 7.07-6.92 (m, 1H), 5.15-5.02 (2×s, 2H),3.35-3.15 (bs, 2H), 3.18 (s, 4H), 3.07-2.90 (2×s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 344[C₂₂H₂₁N₃O+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 255 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)methylamine (143 mg, 0.9 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (250 mg, 0.8 mmol), HOBt (121 mg, 0.9 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.61 mL, 3.6 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (172 mg, 0.9 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight atroom temperature. Water (100 mL) was added and the solution was stirredfor 1 hr. The precipitate was collected by filtration. The yellow solidwas preabsorded onto silica gel and purified by column chromatography(95:5 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) to afford(E)-N-(1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(195 mg, 63%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.07 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 10.37 (m, 1H), 8.52(dd, J=7.0, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.26 (m, 5H),7.07-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.38 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 4.66-4.85 (2×s, 2H),3.74-3.77 (m, 2H), 3.42-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.08-2.90 (2×s, 3H), 2.37-2.32(2×s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 390 [C₂₂H₂₃N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 256 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)amine (103 mg,0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (160 mg, 0.5 mmol), HOBt (81 mg, 0.5 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.41 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (12 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (114 mg, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight atroom temperature. Water (75 mL) was added and the solution stirred for 1hr. The precipitate was collected by filtration. The yellow solid waspreabsorded onto silica gel and purified by column chromatography (95:5CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) to give a yellow oil. Diethyl ether (100 mL) was added andthe mixture was sonicated. The ether layer was decanted to afford(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(158 mg, 78%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.33 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=6.1 Hz,1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.25 (m, 5H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.37 (s 1H),4.67-4.86 (2×s, 2H), 3.72-3.79 (m, 5H), 3.42-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.87(2×s, 3H), 2.37-2.33 (2×s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 404 [C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 257 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-Indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (1H-indol-7-ylmethyl)methylamine (103 mg, 0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (160 mg, 0.5 mmol), HOBt (81 mg, 0.5 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.41 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (12 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (114 mg, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight atroom temperature. Water (75 mL) was added and the solution stirred for 1hr. The precipitate was collected by filtration and triturated withhexanes to afford(E)-N-(1H-indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(155 mg, 79%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.78-11.23 (m, 1H), 10.34-10.30 (m, 1H),8.54-8.45 (m, 1H), 8.14-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.27 (m, 4H), 6.99-6.75 (m,2H), 6.47-6.45 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.82 (2×s, 2H), 3.79-3.71 (2×s, 2H),3.42-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.15-2.95 (2×s, 3H), 2.36-2.31 (2×s, 3H); ESI MS m/z390 [C₂₂H₂₃N₅O₂+H]⁺

EXAMPLE 258 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-7-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-7-ylmethyl)amine (103 mg,0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (160 mg, 0.5 mmol), HOBt (81 mg, 0.5 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.41 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (12 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (114 mg, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight atroom temperature. Water (75 mL) was added and the solution stirred for 1hr. The precipitate was collected by filtration and triturated withhexanes to afford(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methylindol-7-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(100 mg, 50%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.33 (m, 1H), 8.54-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.16-7.97 (m,1H), 7.62-7.19 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.58 (m, 1H), 6.39 (d,J=3.1 Hz, 1H) 5.48-5.19 (2×s, 2H), 3.99-4.11(2×s, 3H), 3.79-3.70 (2×s,2H), 3.42-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.13 (2×s, 3H), 2.36-2.30 (2×s, 3H); ESI MSm/z 404 [C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 259 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-Indol-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)methylamine (98 mg, 0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid dihydrochloride (160 mg, 0.5 mmol) HOBt (81 mg, 0.5 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (0.41 mL, 2 mmol) in DMF (12 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (114 mg, 0.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight atroom temperature. Water (75 mL) was added and the solution stirred for 1hr. The precipitate was collected by filtration and triturated withhexanes to afford(E)-N-(1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(89 mg, 37%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.03-11.01 (m, 1H), 10.33-10.30 (m, 1H), 8.52 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.22 (m, 5H), 6.92-6.86 (m,1H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 4.88-4.68 (2×s, 2H), 3.78-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.42-3.38 (m,2H), 3.08-2.89 (2×s, 3H), 2.36-2.33 (2×s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 390[C₂₂H₂₃N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 260(E)-N-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

To a solution of methyl-(2-methylbenzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-amine (176 mg,1.0 mmol), 3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acid (150 mg, 0.91 mmol),HOBt (135 mg, 1.0 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (0.46 mL, 2.7 mmol) inDMF (10 mL) was added EDC (209 mg, 1.1 mmol). The yellow solution wasstirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was cooledto 0° C. then treated with H₂O (40 mL) to form a precipitate. Theprecipitate was filtered, washed with H₂O (20 mL) then with a 10%EtOAc:hexanes solution (10 mL). The solid was dissolved in a 10%MeOH:CH₂Cl₂ solution (20 mL), cooled to 0° C. then treated with 2 mL ofa 1.0 M HCl in Et₂O. After stirring for 10 minutes, the yellow solutionwas concentrated to dryness then triturated with Et₂O (20 mL). The titlecompound was collected and dried under vacuo to yield the title compound(76.9%) as a mixture of amide rotamers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.41-8.33 (m, 3H), 7.58-7.02 (m, 6H), 4.93 and 4.74 (2×s, 2H), 3.05 and2.82(2×s, 3H), 2.53 and 2.48 (2×s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 322 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 261 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1.4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Preparation 65, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine for themethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine, the title compound(0.95 g, 73%) was prepared as an white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.50-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.55 (m,1H), 6.41-6.35 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.70 (m, 1H), 4.78-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.14-3.02(m, 3H), 2.29-2.62 (m, 3H).

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 2, except substitutingN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide for theN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide, the titlecompound (0.25 g, 60%) was prepared as a white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.92 (s, 1H), 10.55 (br s,2H), 8.68-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.24 (m, 6H), 5.01-4.81 (m,2H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 3.20-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.63 (s, 6H); MS(ESI) m/e 419 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 262 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-1H-inden-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the procedure of Example 1, except substitutingmethyl-(3-methyl-1H-inden-2ylmethyl)amine (0.237 g, 1.37 mmol) formethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2ylmethyl)amine, the title compound (0.303g, 60%) was prepared as light yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.32 (br s, 1H), 11.21 (br s,1H), 8.82-8.81 (m, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.25 (m, 5H), 7.17-7.12 (m,1H), 4.67-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.80 (br s, 2H), 3.28-3.26 (m,2H), 3.12-2.87 (m, 6H), 2.16-2.14 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 403 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 263 Preparation of (E)-3-(6-f2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionicacid ethyl ester

According to the procedure of Example 2, except substituting3-(6-bromo-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionicacid ethyl ester for the7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one,the title compound (0.40 g, 38%) quantitative) was prepared as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.97 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.31 (m, 3H),7.19-7.14 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 4.08-4.01 (m, 2H),3.55-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.15-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.62-2.58 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.41(s, 3H), 1.23-1.03 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 493 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 264 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-5-cyano-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloroide a) 2-amino-5-bromo-nicotinonitrile

Bromine (1.1 mL, 21 mmol) in AcOH (3 mL) was added dropwise to asolution of 2-amino-nicotinonitrile (1.00 g, 8.4 mmol) in AcOH (20 mL)at 10° C. The orange mixture was stirred for 22 hours at ambienttemperature then diluted with ether (100 mL). The resultant precipitatedsalt was filtered, washed with ether and dried on air. The precipitatewas suspended in water (100 mL), neutralized with 1N NaOH, filtered,washed with water and dried on air to give 1.29 g (78%) title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.27 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 7.13 (s, br, 2H). MS (ESI) m/e: 197.9655 (M+H)⁺.

b) N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

Acryloyl chloride (5.13 mL, 63.1 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirredCH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) solution of methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-amine(10.0 g, 57.4 mmol) and triethylamine (12 mL, 86.1 mmol) at −78° C. Thereaction mixture was warmed to −30° C. over 30 min and quenched withwater. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), washedwith dilute NaHCO₃, HCl and water, dried and evaporated to afford 9.91 g(76%) title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.44 (m, 2H), 7.12 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=7.4 and 16.7 Hz, 1H),6.40 and 6.14 (rotamers, 2s, 1H), 6.20 (dd, J=2.5 and 16.7 Hz, 1H), 5.7(m, 1H), 4.90 and 4.80 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.68 and 3.66 (rotamers, 2s,3H), 3.00 and 2.96 (rotamers, 2s, 3H). MS (ESI) m/e: 229.1 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(6-amino-5-cyano-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acryl-amidehydrochloride

A propionitrile (15 mL) solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-nicotinonitrile (198mg, 1 mmol), N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide (457mg, 2 mmol) and diisopropyl-ethylamine (523 μL, 3 mmol) was purged withArgon for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (23 mg, 0.1 mmol) and P(o-Tol)₃ (61 mg, 0.2mmol) was added and the Argon purge was repeated. The mixture was heatedto 100° C. and stirred for 6 hr under Argon. Upon cooling, solvents wereremoved under vacuo and the residue was purified by Flash chromatography(silica, 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂). The purified free base was converted to itsHCl salt by addition of HCl (1 mL, 1 mmol, 1M in ether). The salt waswashed with ether and dried to afford 162 mg (43%) of the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.50 (m, 2H), 7.55-6.95 (m, 4H),6.40 and 6.17 (rotamers, 2s, 1H), 5.03 and 4.83 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.71and 3.67 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 3.09 and 2.96 (rotamers, 2s, 3H). MS (ESI)m/e: 346.1662 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 265 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-12,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido-[2,3-b]pyrazin-7-yl)-acrylamidea) 7-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one

A mixture of 5-bromo-2,3-diaminopyridine (11.64 g, 61.9 mmol) andglyoxylic acid monohydrate (22.80 g, 247.7 mmol) in MeOH (200 mL) wasstirred for 62 hours. The precipitate was filtered, washed with MeOH anddried at 110° C. to give 12.60 g (90%) of a regioisomeric mixture of thecondensation products. The mixture (4.52 g, 20 mmol) was suspended inDME (300 mL) and, after addition of NaBH(OAc)₃ (11.87 g, 56 mmol), itwas stirred for 88 hours at 60° C. Upon cooling, EtOAc (500 mL) andwater (300 mL) was added and the pH was adjusted to 8.0 with 2N NaOH.The aqueous phase was separated and extracted with EtOAc (2×200 mL). Thecombined organic phases were washed with water and brine, dried andevaporated. The residue was stirred with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) for 24 hr thenfiltered. The solid cake was stirred with EtOAc (100 mL) at 75° C. for14 hours, filtered and dried to afford the title compound (2.35 g, 52%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.47 (s, br, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),7.01 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (s, br, 1H), 3.93 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H). MS(ESI) m/e: 227.9764 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-bromo-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-4-carboxylic acidtert-butyl ester

Boc₂O (3.23 g, 14.8 mmol) was added to a stirred MeCN (120 mL)suspension containing 7-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-one(2.25 g, 9.85 mmol), triethylamine (4.12 mL, 29.6 mmol) andN,N-dimethylaminopyridine (120 mg, 1 mmol). After 24 hr stirring,additional Boc₂O (3.23 g, 14.8 mmol) was added and the stirring wascontinued for 2 days. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residuewas purified by Flash Chromatography (silica, 1-2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) toafford the title compound (499 mg, 16%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.82 (s, br, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.30(s, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H). MS (ESI) m/e: 328.0 (M+H)⁺, 272.0 (M-tert-Bu)⁺.

c)(E)-7-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-4-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester

A solution of7-bromo-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-4-carboxylic acidtert-butyl ester (494 mg, 1.5 mmol) in propionitrile (12 mL) was treatedwith N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide (685 mg, 3mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (788 μL, 4.5 mmol) and purged with Argonfor 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (34 mg, 0.15 mmol) and P(o-Tol)₃ (92 mg, 0.3 mmol)was added and the Argon purge was repeated. The mixture was heated to100° C. and stirred for 6 hours under Argon. Upon cooling, solvent wasremoved and the residue was purified by Flash chromatography (silica,1-3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to afford the title compound (480 mg, 67%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.81 and 10.73 (rotamers, 2s, br, 1H), 8.46 and8.41 (rotamers, 2s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (m, 3H), 7.23 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (m, 1H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.45 and 6.20 (rotamers, 2s,1H), 5.06 and 4.87 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 4.32 and 4.28 (rotamers, 2s, 2H),3.74 and 3.71 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 3.16 and 3.05 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 1.44and 1.42 (rotamers, 2s, 9H). MS (ESI) m/e: 476.2 (M+H)⁺, 420.2(M-tert-Bu)⁺.

d)(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-7-yl)-acrylamide

Trifluoroacetic acid (0.5 mL) was added to a solution of(E)-7-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-4-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) at 10° C. After stirring 1 hr,volatiles were removed in vacuo and the resulting residue was dissolvedin EtOAc (2 mL). Upon addition of dilute NaOH, a precipitate formed. Thesolid was collected by filtration, washed with water (100 mL), MeOH (50mL), EtOAc (50 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) to afford the title compound (170mg). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.42 and 10.33 (rotamers, 2s, br, 1H),7.90 (m, 1H), 7.45 (m, 3H), 7.22 (m, 1H), 7.12 (m, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=15.4Hz, 1H), 6.42 and 6.17 (rotamers, 2s, 1H), 4.98 and 4.84 (rotamers, 2s,2H), 3.99 and 3.95 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.72 and 3.68 (rotamers, 2s, 3H),3.07 and 3.00 (rotamers, 2s, 3H). MS (ESI) m/e: 376 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 266 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) 2-Hydroxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde

A solution of 2-trifluoromethoxyphenol (5.13 g, 28.8 mmol) in anhydrousacetonitrile (150 mL) in oven-dried glassware was treated withtriethylamine (15.0 mL, 108 mmol) and MgCl₂ (4.11 g, 43.2 mmol) whichhad been dried under vacuum with heat. Paraformaldehyde (5.18 g, 172mmol), which had been dried under vacuum with P₂O₅, was added and thesolution was heated to reflux. After 5 days, the reaction was quenchedwith 1 N HCl (200 mL) and the mixture was extracted using Et₂O (2×100mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×150 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a yellow solid. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, 98:2 to 95:5 hexanes/EtOAc) gave the titlecompound (2.45 g, 41%) as a yellow powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.24 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

b) 2-Ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde

To a solution of 2-hydroxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (1.00 g, 4.82mmol) in DMF (10 mL), was added K₂CO₃ (1.46 g, 10.6 mmol) followed byiodoethane (0.57 mL, 7.24 mmol) and the mixture was heated to 37° C. for6 h. The reaction was quenched by the addition of H₂O (40 mL) and themixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL). The combined organics werewashed with brine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yieldthe title compound (1.17 g, quant.) as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.31 (s, 1H), 7.77 (m, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (q,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

c) (2-Ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)methylamine

A solution of methylamine (20 mL of a 2.0 M solution if MeOH, 40 mmol)was added to 2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (1.17 g, 4.95 mmol)under N₂ and the solution was stirred for 18 h. The solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting clear oil wasdissolved in EtOH (20 mL) and treated with NaBH₄ (0.187 g, 4.95 mmol).After stirring for 5.5 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, then dissolved in 1 N NaOH (20 mL) and extracted withEt₂O (3×50 mL). The combined organics were collected, washed with brine(2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound(0.72 g, 58%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.40 (dd,J=7.7, 1.55 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),3.97 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (s, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.02 (br s, 1H),1.35-1.30 (m, 3H).

d) N-(2-Ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of (2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)methylamine (0.720g, 2.08 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (25 mL), was added acryloyl chloride (0.25 mL,3.15 mmol) drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine(0.43 mL, 3.15 mmol) was added. The solution was allowed to stir underN₂ for 3 h. The solution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) and then washedwith H₂O (3×50 mL) and brine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentratedto yield the title compound (0.746 g, 86%) as a yellow oil and as amixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21-7.02 (m, 3H),6.67-6.50 (m, 1H), 6.41-6.36 (m, 1H), 5.75-5.58 (m, 1H), 4.75-4.65 (m,2H), 4.14-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.99 (m, 3H), 1.43-141 (m, 3H).

e)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide

A solution of N-(2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.447 g, 1.47 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min and then treated withdiisopropylethylamine (0.40 mL, 2.3 mmol) and7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.11 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20minutes. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.111 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.222mmol) were added and the solution deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Themixture was heated to reflux for 18 h then, allowed to cool. The mixturewas diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and was washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) andbrine (2×50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a yellow-orangesolid. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,100 to 98:2) gave the title compound (0.25 g, 31%) as an off-white solidand as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ9.80-9.78 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.49 (m,1H), 7.36-7.09 (m, 4H), 4.87-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.83 (m, 4H), 3.31-2.88(m, 4H), 1.36-1.29 (m, 9H).

f)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-ethoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide(0.172 g, 0.349 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.17 mL of a 2 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.34 mmol).After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.11 g, 62%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.94 (br s, 1H), 10.38 (br s,2H), 8.67-8.64 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.10(m, 4H), 4.89-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.06-4.00 (m, 2H),3.17-2.87 (m, 3H), 1.61-1.59 (m, 6H), 1.37-1.31 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e493 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 267 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) 2-Hydroxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde

A solution of 2-trifluoromethoxyphenol (5.13 g, 28.8 mmol) in anhydrousacetonitrile (150 mL) in oven-dried glassware was treated withtriethylamine (15.0 mL, 108 mmol) and MgCl₂ (4.11 g, 43.2 mmol) whichhad been dried under vacuum with heating. Paraformaldehyde (5.18 g, 172mmol), which had been dried under vacuum with P₂O₅, was then added andthe solution was heated to reflux. After 5 days, the reaction wasquenched with 1 N HCl (200 mL). The mixture was extracted using Et₂O(2×100 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×150 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a yellow solid. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, 98:2 to 95:5 hexanes/EtOAc) gave thetitle compound (2.45 g, 41%) as a yellow powder: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.24 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

b) 2-Propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde

To a solution of 2-hydroxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (1.00 g, 4.82mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (1.46 g, 10.6 mmol) followed by1-bromopropane (0.65 mL, 7.2 mmol). The solution was heated to 37° C.for 6 h. The reaction was quenched with H₂O (40 mL) and the mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organics were washed withbrine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the titlecompound (1.15 g, 96%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.30 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (t,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.81-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.01 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

c) Methyl-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)amine

A solution of methylamine (19 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 38 mmol)was added to 2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (1.15 g, 4.60mmol). The mixture was stirred for 18 h. The solution was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting clear oil was dissolved in EtOH(19 mL) and treated with NaBH₄ (0.174 g, 4.60 mmol). After stirring for5.5 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure,then dissolved in 1 N NaOH (19 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et₂O(3×50 mL). The organics were collected, washed with brine (2×100 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound (0.89 g,73%) as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.41 (dd, J=7.7, 1.6Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dd, J=6.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t,J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.07 (br s, 1H), 1.74 (q,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.02 (t, J=3.1 Hz, 3H).

d) N-Methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide

To a solution of methyl-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)amine (0.890g, 3.35 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) was added acryloyl chloride (0.30 mL,3.6 mmol) drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine(0.51 mL, 3.6 mmol) was added. The solution was allowed to stir under N₂for 3 h. The solution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL), washed with H₂O(3×50 mL) and brine (2×50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) filtered and concentratedto yield the title compound (0.95 g, 90%) as a yellow oil and as amixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21-7.00 (m, 3H),6.67-6.48 (m, 1H), 6.41-6.36 (m, 1H), 5.76-5.66 (m, 1H), 4.75-4.65 (m,2H), 3.99-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.03 (s, 3H), 1.83-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.07-1.03 (m,3H).

e)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide(0.468 g, 1.47 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated sequentiallywith diisopropylethylamine (0.40 mL, 2.3 mmol) and7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.11 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.111 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.222 mmol) wereadded and the solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 minutes. Themixture was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The mixturewas diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and then washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) andbrine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a yellow-orangesolid. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH,100 to 98:2) gave the title compound (0.25 g, 31%) as an off-white solidand as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ9.80-9.78 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.36 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.49 (m,1H), 7.36-7.08 (m, 4H), 4.87-4.69 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.83 (m, 4H), 3.16-2.88(m, 4H), 1.78-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.29 (m, 6H), 1.03-0.98 (m, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 507 (M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-propoxy-3-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)acrylamide(0.255 g, 0.503 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) under N₂, was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.25 mL of a 2 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.5 mmol).After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected by filtrationand washed with Et₂O (150 mL). The solid was dried under vacuum to yieldthe target compound (0.21 g, 82%) as an off white solid and as a mixtureof amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.93-10.91 (m, 1H),10.51 (br s, 2H), 8.66-8.64 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.32 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.54 (m,1H), 7.40-7.09 (m, 4H), 4.89-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.36 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.90(m, 2H), 3.18-2.87 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.61 (m, 6H),1.09-0.97 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 507 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 268 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-r1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide a) 3-Chloro-2-isopropoxybenzoic acidisopropyl ester

2-Iodopropane (1.73 mL, 17.3 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of3-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (2.00 g, 11.5 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (3.52 g,25.4 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) under N₂. After stirring at 70° C. for 18 h,additional 2-iodopropane (1.73 mL, 17.3 mmol) was added. The solutionwas allowed to stir for an additional 48 h. The reaction was quenchedwith H₂O (70 mL) and the mixture was extracted with Et₂O (2×100 mL). Thecombined organics were washed with brine (100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated to yield the title compound (2.29 g, 77%) as a clear oil:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.68 (dd, J=8.1, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd,J=7.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.16-5.50 (m, 1H), 4.39-4.30(m, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.22 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 6H).

b) (3-Chloro-2-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol

Diisobutylaluminum lithium hydride (26.8 mL of a 1.0 M in hexanes, 26.8mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of 3-chloro-2-isopropoxybenzoicacid isopropyl ester (2.29 g, 8.94 mmol) in THF (20 mL) under N₂ at 0°C. After the addition was complete, the ice bath was removed, thesolution warmed to ambient temperature, and the reaction mixture stirredfor 5 d. The reaction was cooled to 0° C. and quenched using 1N HCl (100mL) until all the solids dissolved. The solution was extracted with Et₂O(3×50 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound (1.60 g,89%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.41 (d, J=4.5Hz, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.0, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (t,J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.44-4.36 (m, 1H), 1.24 (d, J=6.1Hz, 6H).

c) 3-Chloro-2-isopropoxybenzaldehyde

MnO₂ (4.86 g, 56.0 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of(3-chloro-2-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol (1.60 g, 8.00 mmol) in benzene (75mL), under N₂. After stirring for 48 h, the solution was filtered overdiatomaceous earth, the pad was rinsed with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), and thesolution was concentrated to a yellow oil. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel hexanes/EtOAc, 98:2) gave the title compound(0.50 g, 31%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.28 (s, 1H),7.84 (dd, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (t,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.53-4.48 (m, 1H), 1.32 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 6H).

d) (3-chloro-2-isopropoxybenzyl)methylamine

Methylamine (10.3 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 20.6 mmol) was addedto 3-chloro-2-isopropoxybenzaldehyde (0.500 g, 2.52 mmol) and themixture was stirred for 72 h. The solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting light yellow oil was dissolved in EtOH(10.3 mL) and treated with NaBH₄ (0.095 g, 2.52 mmol). After stirringfor 18 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure,dissolved in 1 N NaOH (20 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (3×50 mL). Thecombined organics were washed with brine (2×75 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated to give the title compound (0.50 g, 93%) as a yellow oil:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.40-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),4.42 (q, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.02 (br s, 1H),1.25 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

e)(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A stirring solution of (3-chloro-2-isopropoxybenzyl)methylamine (0.229g, 1.07 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (0.51 mL, 2.9 mmol) in DMF (20mL) under N₂ was treated sequentially with(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.250 g, 0.980 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate(0.144 g, 1.07 mmol) and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride (0.205 g, 1.07 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, thereaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (30 mL). The resulting solids werecollected by filtration and washed with Et₂O (100 mL), suspended in MeOH(30 mL) and sonicated for 30 minutes. The solids were then collected byfiltration, washed with MeOH and dried to yield the title compound(0.085 g, 21%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.32 (m, 1H),8.09-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.02 (m,3H), 4.83-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.45 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.56-2.49(m, 2H), 1.33-1.28 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 414 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 269 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a) 3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzoic acid propyl ester

To a solution of 3-chlorosalicylic acid (3.42 g, 19.8 mmol) in DMF (45mL) was added K₂CO₃ (6.02 g, 43.5 mmol) followed by 1-bromopropane (5.39mL, 59.4 mmol). The mixture was heated to 30° C. After 18 h, additional1-bromopropane (1.79 mL, 19.6 mmol) was added to ensure the dialkylatedproduct. After stirring for an additional 48 h, the reaction wasquenched with H₂O (75 mL) and the mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×100mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound (2.62 g, 51%) as ayellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.71 (dd, J=7.9, 1.5 Hz, 1H),7.64 (dd, J=7.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (t, J=6.6 Hz,2H), 3.92 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.78-1.67 (m, 4H), 1.01-0.93 (m, 6H).

b) (3-Chloro-2-propoxyphenyl)methanol

Diisobutylaluminum lithium hydride (30.7 mL of a 1.0 M in hexanes, 30.7mmol) was added dropwise to an ice-cold solution of3-chloro-2-propoxybenzoic acid propyl ester (2.63 g, 10.2 mmol) in THF(20 mL). After the addition was complete, the ice bath was removed andthe mixture stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h. The reaction wascooled to 0° C. and HCl (1N, 100 mL) was added until all the resultingsolids returned to solution. The solution was extracted with Et₂O (3×100mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) filtered and concentrated to yield the title compound (1.12 g,56%) as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.40-7.33 (m,2H), 7.13 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.56 (d, J=5.6 Hz,2H), 3.84 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.01 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

c) 3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzaldehyde

MnO₂ (3.40 g, 39.2 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of(3-chloro-2-propoxyphenyl)methanol (1.12 g, 5.60 mmol) in benzene (54mL) under N₂. After stirring for 48 h, the solution was filtered overdiatomaceous earth, the pad rinsed with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), and thesolution concentrated to a clear oil. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 98:2) gave the title compound(0.42 g, 38%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.27 (s, 1H),7.85 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),4.04 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.85-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.03 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

d) (3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine

A solution of methylamine (8.5 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 17 mmol)was added to 3-chloro-2-propoxybenzaldehyde (0.425 g, 2.14 mmol) and themixture was stirred for 72 h. The solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting clear oil was dissolved in EtOH (8.5 mL)and treated with NaBH₄ (0.080 g, 2.1 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and thendissolved in 1 N NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×50mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound (0.441 g, 96%) asa light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.37-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.08(t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (s, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H),2.04 (br s, 1H), 1.82-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.02 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

d) N-(3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of (3-chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine (0.435 g, 2.04mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (18 mL) was added acryloyl chloride (0.18 mL, 2.24 mmol)drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine (0.531 mL,2.24 mmol) was added. The solution was stirred under N₂ for 18 h. Thesolution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) and then washed with H₂O (3×50mL) and brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedto yield the title compound (0.48 g, 89%) as a light yellow oil and as amixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.31-7.26 (m, 1H),7.10-6.98 (m, 2H), 6.63-6.37 (m, 2H), 5.77-5.73 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.65 (m,2H), 3.94-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.11-1.05 (m,3H).

e)(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-(3-chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.392 g,1.47 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was deoxygenated withAr for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine (0.40mL, 2.33 mmol) and7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.11 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.111 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.222 mmol) werethen added and the solution was deoxygenated again with Ar for 20 min.The mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and was washed with H₂O (3×50mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (1×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄)and concentrated to an orange oil. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 98:2) gave the title compound (0.30 g,59%) as a light yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.80-9.78 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.92 (m,1H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.05 (m, 2H), 4.86-4.68(m, 2H), 3.91-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.14-2.95 (m, 4H), 1.83-1.76 (m, 2H),1.31-1.29 (m, 6H), 1.05-0.99 (m, 3H).

f)(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-N-(3-chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.300 g, 0.656 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (7 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.32 mL of a 2 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.64 mmol)After stirring for 7 h, the resulting solid was collected by filtration,washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and then dried to yield the target compound(0.25 g, 79%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.93 (br s, 1H), 10.38 (br s, 2H),8.66-8.63 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.28 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.32 (m,2H), 7.19-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.37 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.87(m, 2H), 3.16-2.89 (m, 3H), 1.83-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.59 (m, 6H),1.05-0.99 (m, 3H); MS (APCI) m/e 457 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 270 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) 2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

A solution of 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (4.00 g, 26.2 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) was treated with K₂CO₃ (8.00 g, 57.9 mmol) followed byiodoisobutane (4.53 mL, 39.4 mmol). The resulting slurry was stirred forat ambient temperature for 18 h. Additional DMF (70 mL) was added tohelp aid stirring, and the mixture was heated to 40° C. for 18 h.Additional iodoisobutane (2.26 mL, 19.7 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred at ambient temperature for 48 h. The reaction was quenchedwith H₂O (100 mL) and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL).The combined organics were washed with H₂O (2×100 mL) and brine (2×100mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to an orange oil. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 90:10) gave the titlecompound (2.46 g, 62%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.34(s, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H),7.19 (dt, J=7.8, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (m, 5H), 2.09-2.00 (m, 1H), 0.99 (d,J=6.7 Hz, 6H).

b) (2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)methylamine

A solution of methylamine (64 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 128 mmol)was added to 2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (2.45 g, 11.9 mmol) andthe solution was stirred for 18 h. The solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting clear oil was dissolved in EtOH (64 mL)and treated with NaBH₄ (0.616 g, 16.3 mmol). After stirring for 7 h, themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and then dissolved in 1N NaOH (57 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×75 mL). Thecombined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated to yield the title compound (2.43 g, 91%) as a light yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.01-6.88 (m, 3H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.63(t, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.84 (br s, 1H),0.98 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H).

c) N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of (2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)methylamine (2.00 g, 8.96mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (80 mL) was added acryloyl chloride (0.85 mL, 9.8 mmol)drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine (1.37 mL, 9.86mmol) was added. The solution was stirred for 6 hours. The solution wasdiluted with CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) and then washed with H₂O (3×100 mL) andbrine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the titlecompound (2.30 g, 92%) as a light yellow oil and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.06-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.62 (m,1H), 6.57-6.53 (m, 1H), 6.17-6.13 (m, 1H), 5.73-5.63 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.58(m, 2H), 3.79-3.78 (m, 3H), 3.69-3.66 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.87 (m, 3H),2.01-1.98 (m, 1H), 0.99-0.97 (m, 6H).

d)(E)-N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide (0.475g, 1.71 mmol) in propionitrile (6 mL) and DMF (1.2 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine(0.48 mL, 2.77 mmol) and 6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1H-[1,8]naphthyridin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.32 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.029 g, 0.13 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.080 g, 0.26 mmol) werethen added and the mixture was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Themixture was heated to reflux for 18 h. Upon cooling, a precipitateformed. The solids were collected by filtration and washed with water.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH 9:1) gavean orange solid. The solid was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ and the solution wasdiluted with hexanes. The resulting precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (50 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.18 g, 32%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.32 (m,1H), 8.09-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.96(m, 2H), 6.66-6.60 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.67(m, 2H), 3.10-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 1H),1.00-0.97 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 424 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 271 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) 3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzoic acid propyl ester

1-Bromopropane (7.55 mL, 83.1 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of2-hydroxy-3-isopropylbenzoic acid (5.00 g, 27.7 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (11.48g, 83.1 mmol) in DMF (60 mL). After stirring at 30° C. for 18 h, thereaction was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) and the mixture extracted withEtOAc (3×100 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (3×200mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a clear oil. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 100 to 95:5) gave thetitle compound (3.96 g, 54%) as a clear oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.60 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.37(m, 1H), 1.87-1.75 (m, 4H), 1.22 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 1.06-0.99 (m, 6H).

b) (3-Isopropyl-2-propoxyphenyl)methanol

Diisobutylaluminum lithium hydride (40.8 mL of a 1.0 M in hexanes, 40.8mmol) was added dropwise to an ice-cold solution of3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzoic acid propyl ester (3.60 g, 13.6 mmol) inTHF (30 mL). After the addition was complete, the ice bath was removedand the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 18 h.The reaction was cooled to 0° C. and HCl (1N, 180 mL) was added untilall the resulting solids returned to solution. The mixture was extractedwith EtOAc (3×150 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine(2×200 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound(2.76 g, 97%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.25 (d,J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.25(m, 1H), 1.77-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.16 (d, J=6.9, 6H), 1.02 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

c) 3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzaldehyde

MnO₂ (6.88 g, 79.2 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of(3-isopropyl-2-propoxyphenyl)methanol (2.75 g, 13.2 mmol) in benzene(130 mL) under N₂. After stirring for 48 h, the solution was filteredover diatomaceous earth, the pad rinsed with CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) and thesolution concentrated to a yellow oil. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 100 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (1.49 g, 54%) as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 10.26 (s, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.28 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.35-3.30 (m, 2H),1.85-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.21 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 7H), 1.03 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

d) (3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine

A solution of methylamine (30 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 60 mmol)was added to 3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzaldehyde (1.49 g, 7.22 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred for 72 h. The solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The resulting dark yellow oil was dissolved in EtOH(30 mL) and treated with NaBH₄ (0.273 g, 7.22 mmol). After 18 h, thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and dissolvedin 1 N NaOH (30 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×75 mL). Thecombined organics were dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield thetitle compound (1.52 g, 95%) as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 7.21-7.14 (m, 2H), 7.04 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H),3.63 (s, 2H), 3.32-3.23 (m, 1H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.78 (br s, 1H),1.76-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.16 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 1.03 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

e)(E)-N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-(1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of (3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine (0.238 g, 1.07mmol) and diisopropyl-ethylamine (0.51 mL, 2.9 mmol) in DMF (20 mL)under N₂ was treated sequentially with(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.250 g, 0.981 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate(0.144 g, 1.07 mmol) and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride (0.205 g, 1.07 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, thereaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (30 mL). The resulting solids werecollected by filtration and when washed with Et₂O (50 mL) wereunexpectedly dissolved. The filtrate was extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL).The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄)and concentrated to a light yellow solid. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 99.5:0.5) gave the titlecompound (0.26 g, 63%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.31 (m,1H), 8.09-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.06(m, 1H), 6.89-6.87 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.70 (m, 2H),3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.12-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.55-2.49 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.76 (m,2H), 1.19-1.17 (m, 6H), 1.05-1.02 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 422 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 272 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) Preparation of 2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzoic acid propyl ester

Iodoethane (6.64 mL, 83.1 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of2-hydroxy-3-isopropylbenzoic acid (5.00 g, 27.7 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (11.48g, 83.1 mmol) in DMF (60 mL). After stirring at 30° C. for 18 h, thereaction was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) and the mixture was extractedwith EtOAc (3×100 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine(3×250 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a clear oil. Purificationby column chromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 100 to 98:2) gavethe title compound (4.54 g, 69%) as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.60 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz, 1H),7.11 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.95 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H),3.43-3.39 (m, 1H), 1.45-1.39 (m, 6H), 1.22 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

b) Preparation of (2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylphenyl)methanol

Diisobutylaluminum lithium hydride (55.0 mL of a 1.0 M in hexanes, 55.0mmol) was added drop-wise to an ice-cold solution of2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzoic acid propyl ester (4.34 g, 18.3 mmol) in THF(40 mL). After the addition was complete, the ice bath was removed andreaction mixture was stirred for 18 h. The reaction was cooled to 0° C.and HCl (1N, 275 mL) was added until all the resulting solids returnedto solution. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×150 mL). Thecombined organics were washed with brine (2×200 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated to yield the title compound (3.73 g, quantitative) as alight yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.24 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H),7.16 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),4.52 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.25 (m, 1H), 1.33(t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.16 (d, J=6.9, 6H).

c) 2-Ethoxy-3-isopropyl-benzaldehyde

MnO₂ (9.49 g, 109 mmol) was added to a stirring solution of(2-ethoxy-3-isopropylphenyl)methanol (3.54 g, 18.2 mmol) in benzene (175mL) under N₂. After stirring for 48 h, the solution was filtered overdiatomaceous earth and the pad rinsed with CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL), and thesolution was concentrated to a clear oil. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 100 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (1.49 g, 42%) as a light yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 10.26 (s, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=7.6, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.28 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.30 (m, 1H),1.39 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.21 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

d) (2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)methylamine

A solution of methylamine (30 mL of a 2.0 M solution, 60 mmol) was addedto 2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzaldehyde (1.49 g, 7.75 mmol) and the mixturewas stirred for 72 h. The solution was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOH (30 mL) and treated withNaBH₄ (0.293 g, 7.75 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and then dissolved in 1N NaOH (30 mL). The mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×50 mL). Thecombined organics were collected, washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound (1.51 g, 94%) as alight yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.21-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.04(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 3.28-3.23 (m,1H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.93 (br s, 1H), 1.35 (t, J=3.8 Hz, 3H), 1.16 (d,J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

e)(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

A solution of (2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)methylamine (0.223 g, 1.07mmol) and diisopropyl-ethylamine (0.51 mL, 2.94 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) wastreated sequentially with(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.250 g, 0.981 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate(0.144 g, 1.07 mmol) and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride (0.205 g, 1.07 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, thereaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (30 mL). The resulting solids werecollected by filtration, and when washed with Et₂O (50 mL), unexpectedlydissolved. The filtrate was extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combinedorganics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated to a light orange solid. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 99.5:0.5) gave the titlecompound (0.20 g, 52%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.61 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.31 (m,1H), 8.09-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.05(m, 1H), 6.89-6.86 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.79 (m, 2H),3.28-3.25 (m, 1H), 3.11-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.55-2.49 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.35 (m,3H), 1.19-1.17 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 408 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 273 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a) N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of (3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine (1.00 g, 4.51mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was added acryloyl chloride (0.43 mL, 4.96 mmol)drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine (0.69 mL, 4.96mmol) was added and the solution was stirred for 5 hours. The solutionwas diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL), washed with H₂O (3×50 mL) and brine(2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to yield the title compound(1.10 g, 88%) as a light yellow oil and a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.23-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.06 (m, 1H), 6.86-6.80(m, 2H), 6.20-6.13 (m, 1H), 5.61-5.79 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.61 (m, 2H),3.71-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.34-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.01-2.88 (m, 3H), 1.78-1.76 (m,2H), 1.19-1.17 (m, 6H), 1.06-1.00 (m, 3H).

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.397g, 1.47 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine(0.40 mL, 2.33 mmol) and7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.11 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.111 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.222 mmol) werethen added and the mixture deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The mixturewas heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The solution wasdiluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and H₂O (50 mL). The aqueous layer wasextracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organics were washed withbrine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to anorange oil. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 95:5) gave the title compound (0.16 g, 31%) as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.80-9.77 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.35 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.91 (m, 1H),7.55-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.85 (m,1H), 4.81-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.90-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.25(m, 1H), 3.12-2.90 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.28 (m, 6H),1.19-1.17 (m, 6H), 1.06-1.01 (3H).

c)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.164 g, 0.352 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.17 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.34 mmol)After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.12 g, 71%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.95 (br s, 1H), 10.25 (br s,2H), 8.67-8.63 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.26 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.31(m, 1H), 7.26-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.84 (m, 1H),4.82-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.36 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.25 (m,1H), 3.16-2.89 (m, 3H), 1.82-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.58 (m, 6H), 1.23-1.13(m, 6H), 1.06-1.01 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 465 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 274 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidea)(E)-N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A solution of N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.385g, 1.40 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine(0.39 mL, 2.25 mmol) and7-bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (0.300 g,1.07 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Pd(OAc)₂(0.024 g, 0.10 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.065 g, 0.21 mmol) were then addedand the solution deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution washeated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The solution wasdiluted with H₂O (30 mL) and the mixture was washed with EtOAc (3×50mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 95:5) gave the title compound (0.15 g, 33%) asan off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.08-10.05 (m, 1H), 8.45-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.03-7.93 (m, 1H),7.55-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.86 (m,1H), 4.81-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.63-3.60(m, 2H), 3.30-3.25 (m, 1H), 3.12-2.90 (m, 4H), 1.83-1.75 (m, 2H),1.24-1.17 (m, 6H), 1.06-1.01 (m, 3H).

b)(E)-N-(3-Isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-N-(3-isopropyl-2-propoxybenzyl)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.158 g, 0.362 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.18 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.36 mmol)After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.15 g, 91%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10-11.07 (m, 1H), 10.07 (br s,2H), 8.77-8.72 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.31(m, 1H), 7.26-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 1H),4.83-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.28-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.69 (m, 4H), 3.30-3.25 (m,1H), 3.14-2.89 (m, 3H), 1.81-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.20-1.17 (m, 6H), 1.06-1.01(m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 437 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 275 Preparation of(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(S)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.210 g, 0.920 mmol) in propionitrile (3 mL) and DMF (0.65 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated withdiisopropylethylamine (0.24 mL, 1.4 mmol) and(S)-6-bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-10-one(0.200 g, 0.708 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.015 g, 0.070 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.14 mmol) werethen added and the solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Thesolution was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. Thesolution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and was washed with H₂O (3×100mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2) gave the title compound (0.25 g, 77%) as aglassy yellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.60-8.50 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.48(m, 1H), 7.42-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.16 (m, 3H), 4.83-4.71 (m, 2H),3.99-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.59-2.57 (m, 1H), 3.23-3.08 (m, 3H), 2.89-2.86 (m,2H), 2.53-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.31-2.30 (m, 3H), 2.04-1.68 (m, 3H).

b)(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(S)-(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide(0.235 g, 0.545 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.27 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.54 mmol)After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.22 g, 89%) as a yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.15 (br s, 1H), 11.30 (br s,1H), 8.87-8.83 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.48(m, 1H), 7.35-7.22 (m, 3H), 5.07-4.95 (m, 2H), 4.47-4.26 (m, 3H), 3.63(br s, 2H), 3.20-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.27 (s, 4H), 2.10 (br s, 1H), 1.88 (m,2H); [α]²⁵ _(D) +66.30 (c 0.90, methanol); MS (ESI) m/e 431 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 276 Preparation of(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(R)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide

A solution of methyl-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine (0.166 g,0.953 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (0.45 mL, 2.59 mmol) in DMF (20mL) under N₂ was treated sequentially with(R)-6-bromo-1,2,3,4,9,10a-hexahydro-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-10-one(0.300 g, 0.866 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (0.128 g, 0.953mmol) and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride(0.182 g, 0.953 mmol). After stirring for 18 h, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (30 mL). The resulting solids were collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O and dried to give the title compound (0.93g, 31%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.38 (s, 1H), 8.59-8.56 (m, 1H), 8.23-8.21 (m, 1H),7.58-7.21 (m, 6H), 5.00-4.79 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.47 (m,2H), 3.19-2.84 (m, 4H), 2.61-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.26 (m, 4H), 1.76-1.74 (m,3H).

b)(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(R)-(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-3a,8,9-triazabenzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamide(0.090 g, 0.20 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.10 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.20 mmol)After stirring for 18 h, the resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (50 mL) and dried to yield the targetcompound (0.066 g, 67%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.31 (br s, 1H), 11.29 (br s,1H), 8.85-8.83 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.451-7.48(m, 1H), 7.35-7.22 (m, 3H), 5.07-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.51-4.16 (m, 3H), 3.58(br s, 3H), 3.20-2.94 (m, 3H), 2.27 (m, 3H), 2.10-1.89 (m, 3H); [α]²⁵_(D) −52.4° (c 0.86, methanol); MS (ESI) m/e 431 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 277 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.407g, 1.47 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine(0.40 mL, 2.33 mmol) and7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 1.11 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.11 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.067 g, 0.22 mmol) werethen added and the solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Thesolution was heated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. Thesolution was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and was washed with H₂O (3×50mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (2×50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄)and concentrated to an orange oil. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 98:2) gave the title compound (0.19 g,32%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.79-9.77 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.35 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.92 (m,1H), 7.54-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.66-6.63(m, 1H), 4.79-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.67(m, 2H), 3.11-2.87 (m, 4H), 2.04-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.29 (m, 6H),1.00-0.97 (m, 6H).

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.196 g, 0.426 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.21 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.42 mmol)After stirring for 7 h, the resulting solid was collected by filtration,washed with Et₂O (100 mL) and dried to yield the title compound (0.10 g,47%) as an off white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.93-10.92 (m, 1H), 10.51 (br s, 2H), 8.66-8.62(m, 1H), 8.40-8.32 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.33 (m, 1H),7.05-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.61 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.42-4.37 (m,2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.12-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.04-1.97 (m,1H), 1.63-1.61 (m, 6H), 1.00-0.97 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 467 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 278 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a) 3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl chloride

A mixture of 3-(2-fluoro-phenyl)acrylic acid (15.0 g, 90.3 mmol), SOCl₂(40 mL, 542 mmol) and pyridine (0.72 mL, 9.00 mmol) in chlorobenzene (90mL) was heated to reflux for 3 d. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and concentrated. The residue was triturated with hexanes togive the title compound (5.46 g, 26%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.63 (dd, J=8.2, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (ddd, J=8.0, 8.0, 4.5Hz, 1H), 7.16 (ddd, J=11.2, 7.9, 0.8 Hz, 1H).

b) (3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol

To an ice-cold suspension of3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl chloride (5.46 g, 23.6mmol) in THF (120 mL) was added lithium aluminum hydride (11.8 mL of a1.0 M solution in THF, 11.8 mmol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred for2 h then quenched with NaOH (0.35 N solution in H₂O). The mixture wasdiluted with Et₂O and the solution filtered. The filtrate was dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography(silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 8:2) gave the title compound (4.52 g, 96%)as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.57 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.31 (ddd, J=8.0, 8.0, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=11.3, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.97(d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 1H).

c) 3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

A suspension of (3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol (1.00g, 4.63 mmol) and MnO₂ (3.10 g, 35.2 mmol) in benzene (50 mL) wasstirred at room temperature overnight. The solution was filtered throughdiatamaceous earth and the was filtrate was concentrated to give thetitle compound (880 mg, 87%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (500 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 10.32 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=8.2, 0.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (ddd, J=8.1,8.1, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (ddd, J=11.0, 7.9, 0.4 Hz, 1H).

d) (3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

A solution of 3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (880mg, 4.04 mmol) in CH₃NH₂ (20 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 40 mmol)was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was concentrated.The residue was dissolved in EtOH (30 mL), and after cooling in an icebath, NaBH₄ (153 mg, 4.04 mmol) was added. The mixture was slowly warmedto room temperature and then stirred overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated. The residue was taken up in NaOH (30 mL) and the mixturewas extracted with Et₂O (3×). The combined organics were washed withsatd NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, 95:5 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) gave the title compound(443 mg, 48%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.54 (dd,J=8.0, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (ddd, J=8.0, 8.0, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (ddd,J=11.4, 8.0, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 1.55 (s, 1H).

e)(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of 3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid trifluoroaceticacid salt (487 mg, 1.75 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (440 mg, 1.92mmol), EDC (368 mg, 1.92 mmol), HOBt (260 mg, 1.92 mmol), and DIEA (1.0mL, 6.1 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.The mixture was diluted with H₂O and the solid was collected byfiltration. Purification by semi-preparative HPLC (Phenomenex LunaC18(2) 10μ, 250×21 mm, CH₃CN/H₂O/0.05% TFA) gave a solid. The solid waspartitioned between EtOAc and satd NaHCO₃. The organic layer wasconcentrated to give the title compound (257 mg, 39%) as a white solid:MS (ESI) m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A solution of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(257 mg, 0.68 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.68 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.68 mmol). The mixture wasstirred overnight at room temperature and then diluted with Et₂O. Theresulting solid was collected by filtration and then dried under vacuumat 50° C. for 2 d to give the title compound (282 mg, 98%) as anoff-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.43-8.33 (m, 4H), 7.87-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.20 (m, 4H),7.04-7.00 (m, 1H), 5.15-4.88 (m, 2H), 3.54 (br s, 1H), 3.22-2.97 (m,3H); MS (ESI) m/e 376 (M+H)+.

EXAMPLE 279 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide hydrochloride a) 3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonylchloride

A mixture of 3-(3-fluoro-phenyl)acrylic acid (10.2 g, 61.4 mmol), SOCl₂(22 mL, 301 mmol) and pyridine (0.50 mL, 6.00 mmol) in chlorobenzene (60mL) was heated to reflux for 3 d. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and concentrated. The residue was triturated with hexanes togive the title compound (7.81 g, 55%) as a yellow solid and as a 6:1mixture of the 5-fluoro and 7-fluoro isomers. The mixture was useddirectly in the next step without further purification.

b) (3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol

To an ice-cold suspension of a 6:1 mixture of3-chloro-5-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl chloride and3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl chloride (5.46 g, 23.6mmol) in THF (120 mL) was added lithium aluminum hydride (11.8 mL of a1.0 M solution in THF, 11.8 mmol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred for4 h then quenched with NaOH (0.35 N solution in H₂O). The mixture wasdiluted with Et₂O and the solution filtered. The filtrate was dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by flash column chromatography(silica gel, hexanes/EtOAc, 9:1 to hexanes/EtOAc 8:2) gave the titlecompound (600 mg, 4% (2 steps), 7-fluoro isomer) as a light, yellowsolid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.59 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (ddd,J=8.0, 8.0, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=9.1, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (d, J=6.2Hz, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 1H).

c) 3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde

A suspension of (3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol (600g, 2.78 mmol) and MnO₂ (1.69 g, 19.5 mmol) in benzene (25 mL) wasstirred at room temperature for 2 d. The solution was filtered throughdiatomaceous earth and the filtrate concentrated to give the titlecompound (610 mg, quantitative) as a light, yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.35 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (ddd, J=8.0,8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 1H).

d) (3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

A solution of 3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde (610mg, 2.78 mmol) in CH₃NH₂ (20 mL of a 2.0 M solution in MeOH, 40 mmol)was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was concentrated.The residue was dissolved in EtOH (20 mL), and after cooling in an icebath, NaBH₄ (159 mg, 4.20 mmol) was added. The mixture was slowly warmedto room temperature and then stirred overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated. The residue was taken up in NaOH (20 mL) and the mixtureextracted with Et₂O (3×). The combined organics were washed with satdNaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, 95:5 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) gave the title compound(460 g, 70%) as a brown oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.56 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.38 (ddd, J=7.9, 7.9, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=8.8, 8.8 Hz,1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 1.55 (s, 1H).

e)(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of 3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid trifluoroaceticacid salt (509 mg, 1.83 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) was added3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (460 mg, 2.01mmol), EDC (385 mg, 2.01 mmol), HOBt (272 mg, 2.01 mmol) and DIEA (0.9mL, 5.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.The mixture was diluted with H₂O and the solid collected by filtration.Purification by semi-preparative HPLC (Phenomenex Luna C18(2) 10μ, 25021.20 mm, CH₃CN/H₂O/0.05% TFA) gave a solid. The solid was partitionedbetween EtOAc and satd NaHCO₃. The organic layer was concentrated togive to give a pale yellow solid. The solid was dissolved in a minimumamount of hot MeCN. The precipitate was collected by filtration to givethe title compound (105 mg, 15%) as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 376(M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-7-fluoro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(105 mg, 0.28 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.28 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.28 mmol) and then the mixturewas stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was diluted withEt₂O. The resulting solid was collected by filtration and dried undervacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the title compound (111 mg, 96%) asan off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.43-8.33 (m, 4H), 7.67-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H),7.25-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.01 (m, 1H), 5.21-4.92 (m, 2H), 3.63 (br s,1H), 3.23-2.98 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 376 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 280 Preparation of(E)-6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid sodium salt a)6-Bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid ethylester

A mixture of 2-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (4.00 g, 14.2mmol), diethyl malonate (21.6 mL, 142 mmol) and piperidine (7.00 mL,71.0 mmol) in EtOH (70 mL) was heated to reflux overnight. The mixturewas cooled to room temperature and the solid was collected by filtrationto give the title compound (2.41 g, 57%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 12.65 (s, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

b)(E)-6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester

A suspension ofN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (500 mg,2.04 mmol), 6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester (665 mg, 2.24 mmol), (o-tol)₃P (135 mg, 0.44 mmol) andDIEA (0.4 mL, 2.45 mmol) in EtCN (10 mL) and DMF (10 mL) wasdeoxygenated with argon for 30 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (50 mg, 0.22 mmol) wasadded, the mixture was deoxygenated with argon for 20 min and thenheated to reflux overnight. The mixture was cooled to room temperatureand concentrated. The residue was partitioned between CH₂Cl₂ and H₂O.The organic layer was washed with satd NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 89:10:1CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/conc NH₄OH) gave the title compound (530 mg, 56%) as ayellow solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.63 (s, 1H), 8.98 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.44-8.42 (m, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.31(m, 3H), 5.14-4.91 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.25 (m, 2H), 3.18-2.96 (m, 3H), 2.43(s, 3H), 1.33-1.27 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 462 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid sodium salt

To a suspension of(E)-6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester (349 mg, 0.76 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL)was added NaOH (1.53 mL of a 0.995 M solution in H₂₀, 1.53 mmol)dropwise. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Thesolid was collected by filtration and then dried under vacuum at 50° C.for 2 d. Trituration with 5:1 MeCN/H₂O gave the title compound (85 mg,25%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+TFA-d) δ 9.15 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 2H), 7.88 (d, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.34 (m, 3H), 5.15-4.92 (m, 2H),3.20-2.98 (m, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 434 (M−Na+2H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 281 Preparation of(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a)1-[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]cyclopentanecarboxylic acidmethyl ester

To an ice-cold suspension of 5-bromo-3-bromomethyl-pyridin-2-ylaminehydrobromide (8.64 g, 24.9 mmol) and 1-amino-cyclopentanecarboxylic acidmethyl ester (3.56 g, 24.9 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was added Et₃N (5.30mL, 37.4 mmol) slowly. The mixture was stirred for 2 h and then dilutedwith H₂O. The solid was collected by filtration to give the titlecompound (3.55 g, 43%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.02(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.49 (s, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H),3.52 (s, 2H), 2.12-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.79 (br s, 7H).

b)spiro[7-bromo-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]

A solution of1-[(2-amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]cyclopentanecarboxylic acidmethyl ester (3.45 g, 10.5 mmol) in DMSO (100 mL) was treated with NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 420 mg, 10.5 mmol) and stirred at roomtemperature for 2 d. The mixture was diluted with H₂O and the solid wascollected by filtration. The solid was triturated with CHCl₃/MeOH togive the title compound (1.79 g, 58%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.23 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (br s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 2.31-2.22 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.73 (m, 7H).

c)(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A mixture ofspiro[7-bromo-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane](456 mg, 1.54 mmol),N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (320 mg, 1.40mmol), (o-tol)₃P (137 mg, 0.45 mmol) and DIEA (0.35 mL, 2.10 mmol) inDMF (10 mL) was deoxygenated with argon for 30 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (50 mg,0.22 mmol) was added, the mixture was deoxygenated with argon again andthen heated to 100° C. overnight. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and partitioned between CH₂Cl₂/H₂O. The organic layer waswashed with H₂O and satd NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 95:5 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH)gave a light yellow solid. The solid was suspended in MeOH and themixture sonicated. The solid was collected by filtration to give thetitle compound (354 mg, 57%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture ofamide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.84 (m, 1H), 8.45-8.42 (m,1H), 7.66 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.28-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.15-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.83-4.72 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H),3.23-3.09 (m, 3H), 2.33-2.25 (m, 5H), 1.84-1.74 (m, 7H).

d)(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(354 mg, 0.80 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.80 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.80 mmol) and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was diluted with Et₂Oand then the solid was collected by filtration to give the titlecompound (305 mg, 80%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.02 (s, 1H), 10.6 (s, 2H), 8.73(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.22 (m, 6H), 5.02-4.81 (m, 2H),4.29 (s, 2H), 3.21-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.20-2.16 (m, 2H),1.90-1.76 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.60 (2H); MS (ESI) m/e 445 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 282 Preparation of(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A mixture ofspiro[7-bromo-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane](450 mg, 1.52 mmol), N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(400 mg, 1.52 mmol), (o-tol)₃P (131 mg, 0.43 mmol) and DIEA (0.30 mL,1.82 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was deoxygenated with argon for 30 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (50 mg, 0.22 mmol) was added, the mixture was deoxygenated withargon and then heated to 100° C. overnight. The mixture was cooled toroom temperature and partitioned between CH₂Cl₂/H₂O. The organic layerwas washed with H₂O and satd NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂ to 96:4CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) gave a light yellow solid. The solid was suspended in MeOHand the mixture sonicated. The solid was collected by filtration to givethe title compound (333 mg, 46%) as an off-white solid and as a mixtureof amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.40-8.28 (m, 2H),7.69-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.07-6.71 (m, 4H), 4.81-7.41 (m,2H), 4.00-3.86 (m, 7H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.26 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.67 (m,9H), 1.04 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

b)(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-spiro[2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3,1′-cyclopentane]-7-yl-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride (333 mg, 0.70 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.70 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.70 mmol) and themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture wasdiluted with Et₂O. The resulting solid was collected by filtration anddried under vacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the title compound (293mg, 81%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 2H), 8.71 (d, J=12.0Hz, 1H), 8.38-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H),7.08-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.63 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.26 (m,2H), 3.92-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.12-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.21-2.10 (m,2H), 1.90-1.58 (m, 8H), 1.01-0.94 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) n/e 479 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 283 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) 1-But-2-enyloxy-iodobenzene

An ice-cold solution of 2-iodophenol (10.0 g, 45.4 mmol) in DMF (100 mL)was added dropwise to a solution of NaH (2.16 g, 90.8 mmol) in DMF at 0°C. Crotylbromide (7.97 g, 59.0 mmol) was then added. The mixture waswarmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. The reaction wasquenched with water (50 mL) and the mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂(3×). The combined organics were washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄to give the title compound (12.2 g, 99%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.76 (dd, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.22 (m, 1H), 6.80(dd, J=8.4, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.65 (m, 1H), 5.95-5.80 (m, 1H), 5.75-5.65(m, 1H), 4.55-4.45 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.70 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 275 (M+H)⁺.

b) 3-Ethyl-benzofuran

To a solution of 1-but-2-enyloxy-iodobenzene (7.60 g, 27.7 mmol) in DMF(46 mL) was added n-Bu₄NCl (8.46 g, 30.4 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.338 g, 1.30mmol), Na₂CO₃ (6.01 g, 56.7 mmol) and NaOAc (2.77 g, 27.0 mmol). Themixture was heated to reflux under nitrogen atmosphere overnight. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed with water. The combinedorganics were washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, hexanes) gave the title compound(1.74 g, 43%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.75 (s, 1H),7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.63(m, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 147 (M+H)⁺.

c) 3-Ethyl-bezofuran-2-carbadehyde

To a solution of 3-ethyl-benzofuran (1.6 g, 11 mmol) in THF (30 mL)cooled to −40° C. was added n-butyllithium (10.8 mL of a 2.5 M solutionin hexane, 27.2 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15 minutes then DMF(2.78 g, 38.1 mmol) was added. The mixture slowly warmed to roomtemperature and was stirred overnight under nitrogen atmosphere. Thereaction was quenched with saturated NH₄Cl and the resulting mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organics were washed with waterand brine, dried and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, hexane/EtOAc, 5:1) gave the title compound (1.24 g, 65%) asa yellow oil: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.98 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.65 (m,1H), 6.54 (d, J=0.5 Hz, 2H), 6.41-6.20 (m, 1H), 2.11 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H),0.375 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 175 (M+H)⁺.

d) (3-Ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

3-Ethyl-benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde (1.16 g, 6.65 mmol) was added to asolution of methylamine (26 mL of a 2M solution in MeOH, 52 mmol) andthe resulting mixture was stirred overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in ethanol(20 mL) and then cooled in an ice-bath. NaBH₄ (370 mg, 9.90 mmol) wasadded in one portion. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue taken up in 1 M NaOH. The mixture was extractedwith Et₂O (3×). The combined organics were washed with brine, dried andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (1.12 g,89%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.58 (dd, J=8.4, 6.6Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.25 (m, 2H), 3.75 (s, 2H), 2.68(t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.05 (br s, 1H), 1.21 (t, J=7.5 Hz,3H); ESI MS m/z 190 (M+H)⁺.

e)(E)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A solution of (3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (185 mg, 0.979mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.427 mL, 2.44 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) was treatedsuccessively with3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (250 mg, 0.816 mmol), HOBt (115 mg, 0.856 mmol), andEDC (316 mg, 2.44 mmol). After stirring overnight at room temperature,the mixture was diluted with water and then extracted with EtOAc (3×).The combined organics were washed with brine and dried, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. Purification by column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH, 40:2 to 35:2) gave the title compound (125 mg, 37%)as a yellow solid: ESI MS m/z 405 (M+H)⁺.

f)(E)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3,-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(100 mg, 0.247 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) and CH₃OH (0.5 mL) was treatedwith anhydrous HCl (0.123 mL of a 2M solution in Et₂O, 0.247 mmol).After stirring for 1 h, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (3 mL) andstirred for 10 minutes. The solid was isolated by filtration, washedwith Et₂O and dried under vacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the titlecompound (81.0 mg, 81%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.0 (br s, 2H), 8.82-8.75 (m,1H), 8.33-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.50 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.33-7.24 (m, 3H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 3.84 (s, 2H),3.20-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.78-2.74 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.19 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 405(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 284 Preparation of (E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]dizepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) 1-Iodo-2-pent-2-enyloxy-benzene

An ice-cold solution of 2-iodophenol (6.00 g, 272 mmol) in DMF (100 mL)was added dropwise to a solution of NaH (1.30 g, 54.4 mmol) in DMF.1-Bromo-pent-2-ene (4.87 g, 327 mmol) was then added. The mixture slowlywarmed to room temperature overnight. The reaction was quenched withwater (50 mL) and the mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×). Thecombined organics were washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄ to givethe title compound (8.50 g, 99%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.75 (dd, J=7.5, 1.2, Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 1H), 6.98 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.71 (m, 1H), 6.01-5.89 (m, 1H), 5.67 (t, J=5.7 Hz,1H), 4.54 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.08 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 0.98 (t, J=7.5 Hz,3H).

b) 3-Propyl-benzofuran

To a solution of 1-but-2-enyloxy-iodobenzene (4.00 g, 13.8 mmol) in DMF(46 mL) was added n-Bu₄NCl (5.36 g. 19.3 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.168 g, 0.690mmol), Na₂CO₃ (2.99 g, 28.2 mmol) and NaOAc (1.13 g, 13.8 mmol). Themixture was heated to reflux under nitrogen atmosphere overnight. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed with water. The aqueous layerwas extracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organics were washed withbrine and dried over Na₂SO₄. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, hexanes) gave the title compound (1.79 g, 81%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.54(d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.22 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.64 (m,2H), 0.96 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 161 (M+H)⁺.

c) 3-Propyl-bezofuran-2-carbadehyde

To a solution of 3-propyl-benzofuran (1.79 g, 11.1 mmol) in THF (30 mL)at −30° C. under N₂ was added n-butyllithium (11 mL of a 2.5 M solutionin hexane, 27.5 mmol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 15 minutesthen DMF (2.83 g, 38.8 mmol) was added. The mixture was slowly warmed toroom temperature overnight. The reaction was quenched with saturatedNH₄Cl and the resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×). Thecombined organics were washed with water and brine, and then dried overNa₂SO₄. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,hexanes/EtOAc, 5:1) gave the title compound (1.45 g, 70%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.0 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.70(t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 1H), 3.10 (t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 1.77-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.92 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 189 (M+H)⁺.

d) Methyl-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine

To 3-propyl-benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde (1.36 g, 72.2 mmol) was addedmethylamine (29 mL of a 2 M solution in methanol, 58 mmol). Theresulting mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature undernitrogen. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was taken up in ethanol (20 mL) and the solution was cooled inan ice-bath. NaBH₄ (490 mg, 10.8 mmol) was added in one portion. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue taken upin 1 M NaOH. The mixture was extracted with Et₂O (3×). The combinedorganics were washed, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (1.68 g, 99%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.60-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=7.2, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 2H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 2.65 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.30(d, J=9.3 Hz, 3H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 2H), 0.94-0.86 (m, 3H);ESI MS m/z 204 (M+H)⁺.

e) N-Methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of methyl-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)amine (1.10 g, 5.41mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was treated with acryloyl chloride (0.45 mL,5.68 mmol) and triethylamine (1.5 mL, 10.8 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 h. The solution was washed with waterand brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (1.46 g, 99%) as a yellow solid: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.59 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.28-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.20 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.75 (t,J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.71 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.67 (m, 3H),1.65-1.58 (m, 2H), 0.95-0.88 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 258 (M+H)⁺.

f) (E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]dizepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

To7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(400 mg, 1.48 mmol) in propionitrile (40 mL) and DMF (10 mL) was addedN-methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (410 mg, 1.63mmol), (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.51 mL, 2.96 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (332 mg, 0.148 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (90.1 mg, 0.296 mmol), and the mixture was de-oxygenatedwith argon for 15 min. The mixture was heated to reflux overnight,allowed to cool and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated and theresidue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL). The organic solution waswashed with water and brine, dried and the solvent was removed in vacuo.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 20:1)gave the title compound (87.0 mg, 11%) as an off-white solid: MS m/z 447(M+H)⁺.

g) (E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of (E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-propyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(84.0 mg, 0.188 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.094 mL of a 2 M solution in Et₂O, 0.188 mmol). After stirring for 1h, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (5 mL) and then stirred for 10 min.The solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and dried undervacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the title compound (65.0 mg, 72%) asan off-white solid and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.9 (s, 1H), 10.3 (br s, 2H) 8.71-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.37 (s,1H), 7.60-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.20 (m, 3H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.41 (s,2H), 3.20-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.73 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.70-1.61 (m, 8H), 0.93(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 285 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a) N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (860 mg, 4.54mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (32 mL) was treated with acryloyl chloride (0.38 mL,4.77 mmol) and triethylamine (1.3 mL, 9.08 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 h. The solution was washed with waterand brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (1.10 g, 99%) as a yellow solid: ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.55 (dd, J=6.9, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 7.28-7.20 (m, 2H), 6.59 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.45-6.32 (m, 1H),5.75-5.70 (m, 1H), 4.78-4.63 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.82-2.70 (m,2H), 1.35-1.23 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 244 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(400 mg, 1.48 mmol) in propionitrile (40 mL) and DMF (10 mL) was addedN-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide (410 mg, 1.62mmol), (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.51 mL, 2.96 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (332 mg, 0.148 mmol)and P(o-tol)₃ (90.1 mg, 0.296 mmol), and the mixture was de-oxygenatedwith argon for 15 min. The mixture was heated to reflux overnight,allowed to cool and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated and theresidue was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL). The organic solution waswashed with water and brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and the solvent was removedin vacuo. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 20:1) gave the title compound (130 mg, 20%) as an off-whitesolid: MS m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-ethyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methylacrylamide(59.0 mg, 0.136 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) and CH₃OH (0.3 mL) was treatedwith anhydrous HCl (0.068 mL of a 2 M solution in Et₂O, 0.136 mmol).After stirring for 1 h, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (5 mL) andstirred for 10 minutes. The solid was isolated by filtration, washedwith Et₂O, and dried under vacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the titlecompound (63.0 mg, 99%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.9 (s, 1H), 10.5 (br s, 2H)8.71-8.60 (m, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.20(m, 3H), 4.80-5.01 (m, 2H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 3.20-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.77 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.22 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 433(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 286 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A suspension of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.27 g, 1.0 mmol) andN-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (0.31 g, 1.4 mmol)in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1.3 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for10 min. The mixture was treated with (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.37 mL, 2.1 mmol) andwas de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (22 mg, 0.098 mmol) andP(o-tol)₃ (61 mg, 0.20 mmol) were added simultaneously, and the mixturewas de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heated toreflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration, washed with EtOAc, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂/MeOH(1:1) and the solvent was removed in vacuo. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 97:3) gave the title compound(0.25 g, 60%) as a white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 419 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.20 g, 0.48 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.48 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.48 mmol). After stirring for 45min, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (50 mL) and stirred for 3 h. Thesolid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and dried undervacuum at 50° C. overnight to give the title compound (0.21 g, 97%) as awhite powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.92 (s, 1H), 10.55 (br s, 2H), 8.68-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.39 (s,1H), 7.60-7.22 (m, 6H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 3.20-2.93 (m,3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.63 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 419 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 287 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride a) N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of (3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)methylamine (1.00 g, 4.78 mmol)in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was treated with acryloyl chloride (0.42 mL, 5.2 mmol)followed by Et₃N (0.74 mL, 5.3 mmol). After stirring for 1.5 h, thesolution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and washed with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (50 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (50mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give the title compound (1.11 g, 88%) as a tan oil andas a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.06-6.94 (m,2H), 6.85-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.65-6.58 (m, 1H), 6.18-6.13 (m, 1H), 5.73-5.63(m, 1H), 4.64-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.78 (m, 3H),2.99-2.86 (m, 3H), 1.73-1.66 (m, 2H), 0.97 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

A suspension of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.30 g, 1.1 mmol) and N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.35 g, 1.3 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1.3 mL) wasde-oxygenated with Ar for 5 min. The mixture was treated with (i-Pr)₂EtN(0.41 mL, 2.4 mmol) and was de-oxygenated with Ar for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂(25 mg, 0.11 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (69 mg, 0.23 mmol) were addedsimultaneously, and the mixture was de-oxygenated a third time for 5min. The mixture was heated to reflux overnight, then allowed to cool.The mixture was diluted with Et₂O (50 mL) and EtOAc (25 mL), washed withH₂O (25 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to an orangeresidue. Purification by flash column chromatography (silica gel,CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to 97:3) gave the title compound (0.30 g, 60%) as anoff-white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 453 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide(0.19 g, 0.42 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.42 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.42 mmol). After stirring for 1h, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (50 mL) and allowed to stir for 3h. The solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O and driedunder vacuum at 50° C. for 3 d to give the title compound (0.17 g, 84%)as an off-white powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.94-10.92 (m, 1H), 10.47 (br s, 2H), 8.67-8.62 (m,1H), 8.39-8.32 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.95(m, 2H), 6.69-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.80-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.42-4.38 (m, 2H),3.92-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.12-2.86 (m, 3H), 1.75-1.67 (m, 2H),1.63-1.61 (m, 6H), 1.01-0.94 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 453 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 288 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)amine (2.00 g, 11.5mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) was treated with acryloyl chloride (1.03 mL,12.7 mmol) followed by Et₃N (1.8 mL, 13 mmol). After stirring for 2 h,the solution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and washed with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (200 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂(200 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated to an orange oil. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99.5:0.5 to 99:1) gave thetitle compound (2.10 g, 80%) as a tan oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.59-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.66-6.57 (m,1H), 6.47-6.38 (m, 2H), 5.78-5.74 (m, 1H), 4.88-4.74 (m, 2H), 3.69 (s,3H), 3.06-2.97 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 229 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A suspension of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.30 g, 1.1 mmol) andN-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (0.35 g, 1.3 mmol)in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1.3 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for10 min. The mixture was treated with (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.41 mL, 2.4 mmol) andwas de-oxygenated with Ar for 5 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (25 mg, 0.11 mmol) andP(o-tol)₃ (70 mg, 0.23 mmol) were added simultaneously, and the mixturewas de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heated toreflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The mixture was diluted withEtOAc (100 mL), washed with H₂O (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to an orange residue. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to 97:3) gave the titlecompound (0.24 g, 51%) as a light pink solid: MS (ESI) m/e 418 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.15 g, 0.36 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.36 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.36 mmol). After stirring for 10min, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (50 mL) and then stirred for 1.5h. The solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and driedunder vacuum at 50° C. for 3 d to give the title compound (0.14 g, 83%)as a tan powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.90-10.87 (m, 1H), 10.54 (br s, 2H), 8.66-8.63 (m, 1H),8.39-8.33 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.14-7.11 (m,1H), 7.03-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.43-6.19 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.86 (m, 2H), 4.40-4.35(m, 2H), 3.74-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.13-3.00 (m, 3H), 1.63-1.59 (m, 6H); MS(ESI) n/e 418 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 289 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)7-Bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one hydrochloride

A solution of7-bromo-4-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(3.37 g, 9.30 mmol) in dichloroethane (180 mL) was cooled in an ice bathand treated with ACE-Cl (1.1 mL, 10 mmol). After stirring at 0° C. underN₂ for 30 min and then at room temperature for 30 min, the mixture washeated to reflux for 1 h. The mixture was allowed to cool and thenconcentrated to dryness. Purification by flash column chromatography(silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 99:1) gave a white solid. A portion of thesolid (1.02 g, 2.93 mmol) was suspended in methanol (50 mL) and heatedto reflux for 3 h. The mixture was allowed to cool and the solid wasisolated by filtration, washed with MeOH and dried under vacuum at 50°C. overnight to give the title compound (0.66 g, 46%) as a white solid:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 10.30 (br s, 2H), 8.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 2H); MS(ESI) m/e 242 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A suspension of7-bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one hydrochloride(0.29 g, 1.0 mmol) andN-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide (0.29 g, 1.3 mmol)in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1.3 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for10 min. The mixture was treated with (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.56 mL, 3.2 mmol) andwas de-oxygenated with Ar for 5 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (24 mg, 0.11 mmol) andP(o-tol)₃ (64 mg, 0.21 mmol) were added simultaneously, and the mixturewas de-oxygenated a third time for 5 min. The mixture was heated toreflux overnight, then allowed to cool. The resulting precipitate wasisolated by filtration, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂/MeOH and the solvent wasremoved in vacuo. Purification by flash column chromatography (silicagel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 98:2 to 96:4) gave the title compound (0.18 g, 47%) asa white solid: MS (ESI) m/e 391 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(0.16 g, 0.40 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with anhydrous HCl(0.40 mL of a 1.0 M solution in Et₂O, 0.40 mmol). After stirring for 45min, the mixture was diluted with Et₂O (50 mL) and then stiffed for 1 h.The solid was isolated by filtration, washed with Et₂O, and dried undervacuum at 50° C. for 3 d to give the title compound (0.15 g, 90%) as awhite powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 10.12 (br s, 2H), 8.79-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.33-8.31(s, 1H), 7.60-7.24 (m, 6H), 5.01-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 3.85 (s,2H), 3.20-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 391 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 290 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidea) 7-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-one

To a mixture of 2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-ol (0.500 g, 2.64 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (1.09 g, 7.93 mmol) in acetone (11.0 mL) was added ethylbromoisobutyrate (0.50 mL, 3.4 mmol). The solution was stirred under N₂for 18 h and then heated to reflux. After 18 h, the solution was cooledand concentrated. The light-pink, sweet-smelling solid was dissolved inCH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and MeOH (5 mL). The solution was diluted with H₂O (150mL) and then washed with CH₂Cl₂ (3×75 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated toyield the title compound (0.57 g, 84%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, 0.9Hz, 1H), 1.43 (s, 6H).

b)(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.231 g, 1.01 mmol) in propionitrile (4 mL) and DMF (0.8 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated withdiisopropylethylamine (0.28 mL, 1.64 mmol) and7-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-one (0.200 g, 0.775mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (0.017g, 0.078 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.047 g, 0.15 mmol) were then added andthe solution was deoxygenated again with Ar for 10 min. The mixture washeated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (100 mL). The resulting solids were collected by filtration andwashed with Et₂O (50 mL). Residual palladium was removed by silica gelplug (silica gel, 95:5, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH) the resulting solution concentratedto reveal a light orange solid. The solid was triturated with Et₂O anddried to give the title compound (0.14 g, 46%) as a light pink solid andas a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s,1H), 8.20-8.19 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.23(m, 3H), 5.00-4.78 (m, 2H), 3.17-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 1.44 (m,6H); MS (ESI) m/e 406 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 291 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloride a)7-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazine

To a solution of 7-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-one(0.360 g, 1.39 mmol) in THF (8.9 mL) at 0° C. was added BH₃ (8.43 mL ofa 1.0 M solution in THF, 8.43 mmol). The solution was heated to reflux.After 18 h, the solution was cooled to 0° C. and the reaction quenchedwith MeOH (15 mL). The mixture was concentrated and the resultingoff-white solid was dissolved in MeOH (15 mL) and NaOH (10 mL of a 1 Nsolution). The mixture was heated at reflux to 4 h. The MeOH was removedunder reduced pressure. The resulting precipitate was collected byfiltration and washed with H₂O (10 mL). The white solid was dried togive the title compound (0.260 g, 76%) as white needles: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.62 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (brs, 1H), 3.14 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 1.25 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 243 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.190 g, 0.637 mmol) in propionitrile (3 mL) and DMF (0.6 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated withdiisopropylethylamine (0.23 mL, 1.33 mmol) and7-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazine (0.154 g,0.828 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Pd(OAc)₂(0.014 g, 0.063 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.038 g, 0.12 mmol) were then addedand the solution was deoxygenated again with Ar for 10 min. The mixturewas heated to reflux for 2 h, then allowed to cool. The mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (200 mL) and the solution was washed with EtOAc (3×50mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×30 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to give a dark green oil. Columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (0.14 g, 59%) as a light yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 1H),7.51-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.32 (br s, 1H), 7.29-6.93 (m,3H), 4.95-4.76 (m, 2H), 3.19 (m, 2H), 3.14-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H),1.26 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 392 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrogen chloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.147 g, 0.375 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.18 mL of a 2 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.37 mmol).After stirring for 6 h, the resulting solids were collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (50 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.14 g, 88%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.69 (br s, 1H), 8.00-7.94 (m,2H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.14 (m, 3H), 4.99-4.77(m, 2H), 3.37 (br s, 2H), 3.15-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 6H);MS (ESI) m/e 392 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 292 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazine

To an ice-cold solution of 4H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-3-one (5.00 g,33.3 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added lithium aluminum hydride (66.6 mL ofa 1.0 M solution in THF, 66.6 mmol). Following the addition, thesolution was heated to reflux. After 18 h, the solution was cooled to 0°C. and quenched the reaction with H₂O (4 mL) followed by NaOH (4 mL,15%) and H₂O (10 mL). The resulting slurry was filtered over Celite andthe filtrate concentrated to give the title compound (3.87 g, 85%) as ablue-gray powder: ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.53 (dd, J=4.5, 1.0 Hz,1H), 6.90-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.61 (br s, 1H), 6.44 (dd, J=8.0, 3.0 Hz, 1H),4.08 (t, J=4.5 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.36 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 137 (M+H)⁺.

b) 7-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazinehydrogen bromide

To an ice-cold solution of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazine(3.86 g, 28.3 mmol) in acetic acid (71.7 mL) was added Br₂ (1.83 mL,35.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 3 h at 0° C. then warmed toambient temperature. After 2 h, the resulting solids were collected byfiltration and washed with EtOAc (400 mL). The solids were dried to givethe title compound (6.31 g, 60%) as a dark orange powder: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 7.77 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=2.1Hz, 1H), 4.20 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e215 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-3-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide

A solution of N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.190 g, 0.637 mmol) in propionitrile (3 mL) and DMF (0.6 mL) wasdeoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated withdiisopropylethylamine (0.34 mL, 1.97 mmol) and7-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazine (0.188 g,0.828 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. Pd(OAc)₂(0.014 g, 0.078 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.038 g, 0.15 mmol) were then addedand the solution was deoxygenated again with Ar for 20 min. The mixturewas heated to reflux for 2 h, then allowed to cool. The mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (200 mL) and the resulting solution was washed withEtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(2×30 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a dark green oil. Columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 98:2) gave the titlecompound (0.12 g, 52%) as a light yellow solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.83 (br s, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (m,1H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.69 (m, 4H), 5.01-4.95(m, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 3.06-2.90 (m, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H); MS(ESI) m/e 364 (M+H)⁺.

d)(E)-3-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrogen chloride

A stirring solution of(E)-3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide(0.121 g, 0.332 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) under N₂ was treated withanhydrous HCl (0.16 mL of a 2 M solution in diethyl ether, 0.33 mmol).After stirring for 72 h, the resulting solids were collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (50 mL) and dried to yield the titlecompound (0.094 g, 71%) as an off-white solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.74 (br s, 1H), 7.97-7.93 (m,2H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.13 (m, 3H), 4.99-4.77(m, 2H), 4.25 (br s, 2H), 3.57 (m, 2H), 3.16-2.91 (m, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H);MS (ESI) m/e 364 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 293 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride a) N-(3-Chloro-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide

To a solution of (2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)methylamine (1.00 g, 4.82mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) was added acryloyl chloride (0.46 mL, 5.3 mmol)drop-wise. After stirring for five minutes, triethylamine (0.74 mL, 5.3mmol) was added. The solution was stirred under N₂ for 5 hours. Thesolution was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and then washed with H₂O (3×50mL) and brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedto yield the title compound (1.15 g, 92%) as a clear oil and as amixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.25-7.19 (m,1H), 7.13-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.67 (m, 2H), 6.20-6.12 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.53(m, 1H), 4.68-4.60 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.28-3.23 (m, 1H),3.01-2.87 (m, 3H), 1.38-1.33 (m, 3H), 1.19-1.16 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e262 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-3-[4-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methylacrylamide

A solution of N-(2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.281g, 1.07 mmol) in propionitrile (4 mL) and DMF (0.8 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. The solution was treated with diisopropylethylamine(0.30 mL, 1.73 mmol) and7-bromo-4-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one(0.300 g, 0.828 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min.Pd(OAc)₂ (0.018 g, 0.082 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.050 g, 0.16 mmol) werethen added and the solution was deoxygenated again with Ar for 10 min.The mixture was heated to reflux for 1.5 h, then allowed to cool. Themixture was diluted with H₂O (100 mL) and then was washed with EtOAc(3×50 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to an orange oil. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂ to CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 99.5:0.5) gavethe title compound (0.20 g, 44%) as a light yellow solid and as amixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.43-10.41 (m,1H), 8.55-8.49 (m, 1H), 8.10-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.17(m, 4H), 7.12-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.85 (m, 3H), 4.80-4.66 (m, 2H),3.83-3.70 (m, 7H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.90 (m,1H), 2.56-2.51 (m, 3H), 1.39-1.37 (m, 3H), 1.25-1.11 (m, 6H); MS (ESI)m/e 543 (M+H)⁺.

c)(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A suspension ofN-(2-ethoxy-3-isopropylbenzyl)-3-[4-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methylacrylamide(0.200 g, 0.369 mmol) in dichloroethane (8.0 mL) was cooled in an icebath and treated with 1-chloroethyl chloroformate (0.044 mL, 0.40 mmol).After stirring at 0° C. under N₂ for 30 min and then at room temperaturefor 30 min, the mixture was heated to reflux for 2 h. The mixture wasallowed to cool and then concentrated to dryness. Purification by flashcolumn chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂ to CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to99.5:0.5) gave a white solid (0.128 g, 0.241 mmol). The solid wasdissolved in methanol (4 mL) and heated to reflux for 6.5 h. The mixturewas allowed to cool and the resulting solid was isolated by filtration,washed with MeOH and Et₂O and dried to give the title compound (1.28 g,46%) as a white powder and as a mixture of amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08-11.06 (m, 1H), 9.96 (br s, 2H), 8.77-8.71 (m, 1H),8.32-8.23 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.21 (m,1H), 7.13-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.83-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.27-4.22(m, 2H), 3.88-3.78 (m, 4H), 3.29-2.25 (m, 1H), 3.13-2.89 (m, 3H),1.40-1.35 (m, 3H), 1.19-1.17 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 423 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 294 Preparation of(E)-N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a)(E)-N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A solution of N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methylacrylamide (0.387g, 1.40 mmol) in propionitrile (5 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was deoxygenatedwith Ar for 20 min. Then treated with diisopropylethylamine (0.39 mL,2.25 mmol) and7-bromo-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (0.300 g,1.07 mmol). The solution was deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. ThenPd(OAc)₂ (0.024 g, 0.10 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (0.065 g, 0.21 mmol) wereadded and the solution deoxygenated with Ar for 20 min. The solution washeated to reflux for 18 h, then allowed to cool. The solution wasdiluted with H₂O (30 mL) and was washed with EtOAc (3×50 mL). Theorganics were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated to an orange-brown semi-solid. Purification by columnchromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂ to CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 100 to 95:5) gave thetitle compound (0.10 g, 23%) as an yellow-orange solid and as a mixtureof amide rotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.08-10.06 (m, 1H),8.44-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.25 (m,1H), 7.04-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.66-6.41 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.87(m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.71-3.61 (m, 4H), 3.11-2.87 (m, 4H), 2.03-1.99(m, 1H), 1.00-0.97 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 439 (M+H)⁺.

b)(E)-N-(2-Isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride

A stirring solution of(E)-N-(2-isobutoxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide(0.108 g, 0.246 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) under N₂ was treated with HCl(0.12 mL of a 2.0 M solution in diethyl ether, 24 mmol). After stirringfor 18 h, the resulting solid was collected by filtration and washedwith Et₂O (100 mL) and dried. The solid was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL)and layered with hexanes (5 mL). The resulting solids were collected byfiltration, washed with Et₂O (50 mL) and dried to yield the targetcompound (0.052 g, 45%) as a tan solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09-11.07 (m, 1H), 10.03 (br s,2H), 8.77-8.71 (m, 1H), 8.31-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.31(m, 1H), 7.05-6.59 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.59 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.65 (m, 2H),4.27-4.23 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.68 (m, 2H),3.12-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.06-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.00-0.98 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 295 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamidea) 2-(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-yl)-propan-2-ol

A solution of 2-Amino-5-bromo-nicotinic acid methyl ester (2.89 g, 13.5mmol) in anhydrous THF (50 mL) was cooled to 0° C., then treated with aslow dropwise addition of 3.0 M methyl magnesium chloride in THF (20.85mL, 62.5 mmol) over 30 min. The resulting solution was warmed to roomtemperature and stirred for 20 h. The reaction was then cooled to 0° C.and quenched with saturated NH₄Cl solution (10 mL). The solution wasthen diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100mL). The combined organic fractions were washed with H₂O (100 mL), brine(100 mL), dried over MgSO₄ then concentrated to give a yellow residue.This residue was subjected to flash chromatography on silica gel using50% ethyl acetate:hexanes to give the title compound as a yellowcrystalline solid. Yield: 2.74 g (95%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.89(s, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 6.27 (br s, 2H), 5.49 (s, 1H), 1.46 (s, 6H); ESIMS m/z 231 (100%); 233(100%)[C₈H₁₁N₂OBr+H]⁺

b) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

A suspension of 2-(2-Amino-5-bromo-pyridin-3-yl)-propan-2-ol (200 mg,0.86 mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (628 μL, 4.3 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (452μL, 2.6 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for 30 min. Themixture was treated with Pd(OAc)₂ (19.4 mg, 0.09 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃(51.7 mg, 0.18 mmol) then heated to 110° C. for 20 h. The hot mixturewas filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was diluted with H₂O(100 mL) then extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). The combinedorganic fractions were dried over MgSO₄, and subjected to flashchromatography on silica gel using 50% ethyl acetate:hexanes. Theappropriate fractions were collected and concentrated to yield a yellowcrystalline solid. Yield: 153 mg (64%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.09(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 6.69(s, 2H), 6.32 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 5.53 (s, 1H), 1.52 (s, 6H), 1.48 (s,9H); ESI MS m/z 279 [C₁₅H₂₂N₂O₃+H]⁺

c) (E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylicacid hydrochloride

A suspension of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylic acidtert-butyl ester (0.13 g, 0.47 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (6 mL) was treated withTFA (6 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 2 h, the solution wasconcentrated in vacuo. The resulting oil was treated with anhydrous HClin dioxane (3 mL, 4.0 M) and sonicated until the oil was converted to afine off-white solid. After stirring for 20 min, the suspension wasconcentrated. The solid was washed with Et₂O, isolated by filtration anddried under vacuum. Yield: 0.11 g (92%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.29 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (br, s, 2H), 8.13 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52(d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (s, 1H), 1.56 (s, 6H);ESI MS m/z 223 [C₁₁H₁₀N₂O₄+H]⁺

d)(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

EDC (98 mg, 0.51 mmol) was added to a suspension of3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylic acidhydrochloride (110 mg, 0.43 mmol), HOBt (63 mg, 0.47 mmol),methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (110 mg, 0.47 mmol) and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.36 mL, 2.1 mmol) in DMF (7 mL). The mixture was allowed tostir overnight at 40° C. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and dilutedwith H₂O (60 mL) with rapid stirring. Only a small amount of precipitatewas formed, therefore the product was extracted using EtOAc (2×50 mL),the combined organic layers washed with brine (60 mL), dried over MgSO₄and dried under high vacuum. The solid was then subjected to flashchromatography on silica gel using 10% methanol:dichloromethane. Yield:77.6 mg (48%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H),7.58 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.32(m, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=17.7 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 2H), 5.51 (s, 1H), 5.00 and4.80 (2×s, 2H), 3.20 and 2.99 (2×s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.54 (s, 6H); ESIMS m/z 380.2 [C₂₂H₂₅N₃O₃+H]⁺

EXAMPLE 296 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

EDC (0.13 g, 0.70 mmol) was added to a suspension of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.15 g, 0.58 mmol), HOBt (0.09 g, 0.64 mmol),Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-amine (0.11 g, 0.64 mmol) and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.49 mL, 2.9 mmol) in DMF (8 mL). The mixture was allowed tostir overnight at 35° C. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and dilutedwith H₂O (60 mL) with rapid stirring. The resulting precipitate wasfiltered, washed with H₂O (20 mL) then dried under high vacuum. Thesolid was then triturated with Et₂O, and the resultant white solid wascollected, to yield 36 mg of product. An extraction on the originalfiltrate was done using EtOAc (2×75 mL) and the combined organic layerswere washed with brine (100 mL), dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated invacuo. The resulting off-white solid was subjected to flashchromatography on silica gel using 10% methanol:dichloromethane. Yield:138 mg (79.5%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H),7.52-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.15-6.98 (m, 3H), 6.58 (s, 2H), 6.41 and 6.25 (2×s,1H), 5.49 (s, 1H), 5.04 and 4.85 (2×s, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.10 and 2.98(2×s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 379 [C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₂+H]⁺

EXAMPLE 297 Preparation of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

EDC (0.13 g, 0.70 mmol) was added to a suspension of(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.15 g, 0.58 mmol), HOBt (0.09 g, 0.64 mmol),methyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-amine (0.11 g, 0.64 mmol) and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.60 mL, 2.48 mmol) in DMF (6 mL). The mixture was allowedto stir overnight at room temperature. The mixture was cooled to 0° C.and diluted with H₂O (15 mL) with rapid stirring. The resultingprecipitate was filtered, washed with H₂O (20 mL) then dried under highvacuum. The solid was then triturated with Et₂O, and the resultant beigesolid was collected, to yield 160 mg (73%) of product. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.47 (m, 4H), 7.26-6.99 (m, 3H), 6.58 (s,2H), 5.49 (s, 1H), 4.80 and 4.74 (2×s, 2H), 3.04 and 2.85 (2×s, 3H),2.52 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 380 [C₂₂H₂₅N₃O₃+H]⁺

EXAMPLE 298 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-cyano-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidea) 1-diethoxymethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

1H-Indole-3-carbonitrile (5.07 g, 35.7 mmol) was heated withtriethylorthoformate (60 mL) in a pressure vessel at 160° C. for 3 d.Upon cooling, the solvent was evaporated and the residue was submittedto chromatography (20% ether in hexanes) to afford the title compound(7.46 g, 86%). NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.76 (m, 1H), 7.62(m, 1H), 7.32 (m, 2H), 6.23 (s, 1H), 3.63 (m, 4H), 1.23 (t, J=7.2 Hz,6H).

b) 1-diethoxymethyl-2-formyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

tert-Butyl lithium (18.1 mL, 31 mmol, 1.7M in pentane) was added to aTHF (100 mL) solution of 1-diethoxymethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile (6.83g, 28 mmol) at −78° C. The mixture was warmed to 10° C., stirred for 30min at this temperature, cooled to −78° C. and heated with DMF (20 mL).The mixture was warmed to 10° C., stirred for 30 min at thistemperature, cooled to −78° C. and quenched with a saturated aqueoussolution of NaHCO₃. The resulting mixture was treated with ether (200mL); the organic layer was washed with water and brine, dried andevaporated to dryness. NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 10.24 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 3.80 (m, 2H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 1.26 (t, J=6.4Hz, 1H).

c) 2-formyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

Hydrochloric acid (4 mL, 20%) was added to a THF (100 mL) solution of1-diethoxymethyl-2-formyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile (5.33 g, 19.57 mmol)at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 41 h then treated with 5%aqueous K₂CO₃ (25 mL). The reaction mixture was concentrated to 50 mLand treated with methylene chloride (200 mL). The organic layer waswashed with water, dried and evaporated to afford the title compound(2.81 g, 84%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 13.20 (s, br, 1H), 10.02(s, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=7.1Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H).

d) 2-methylaminomethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

Methylamine (6.2 mL, 49.4 mmol, 33% in EtOH) was added to a MeOH (50 mL)solution of 2-formyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile (2.80 g, 16.5 mmol) at 0°C. Upon stirring for 5 h at 0° C., NaBH₄ (740 mg, 19.8 mmol) was addedto the solution and the stirring was continued for 16 h. The mixture wasdiluted with water, extracted with methylene chloride; the organic layerwas dried and evaporated. The crude residue was subjected tochromatography (1-5% MeOH in methylene chloride). The desired fractionswere collected and concentrated; the residue was recrystallized from amethylene chloride/hexane mixture to afford the title compound (2.30 g,75%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.54 (m, 1H), 7.48 (m 1H), 7.21 (m,2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): m/e 186 (M+H)⁺.

e)3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-cyano-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide

EDC (250 mg, 1.3 mmol) was added to a solution of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acid (172 mg, 1.05 mmol),2-methylaminomethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile (186 mg, 1.0 mmol), HOBtH₂O (135 mg, 1.0 mmol) and DIPEA (510 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (4 mL).After 3 days of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) at10° C. The resulting precipitate was filtered, washed with water anddried to afford the title compound (277 mg, 84%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆, δ): 12.1 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.5 (m, 3H), 7.2(m, 2H), 6.97 (m, 1H), 6.44 (s, 2H), 5.08 and 4.88 (rotamers, 2s, 2H),3.22 and 2.96 (rotamers, 2s, 3H). MS (ESI): m/e 332 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 299 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-cyano-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

EDC (250 mg, 1.3 mmol) was added to a solution of3-(7-Oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acidhydrochloride (267 mg, 1.05 mmol),2-methylaminomethyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile (186 mg, 1.0 mmol), HOBtH₂O (135 mg, 1.0 mmol) and DIPEA (510 μL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (4 mL).After 3 days of stirring, the mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) at10° C. The precipitate was filtered, washed with water and dried. Thesolid was stirred in MeOH (10 mL), filtered and dried to afford 239 mg(62%) title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 12.28 and 12.09(rotamers, 2s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.11 and 8.05(rotamers, 2s, 1H), 7.52 (m, 3H), 7.22 (m, 3H), 5.13 and 4.90 (rotamers,2s, 2H), 3.27 and 2.97 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 2.92 (m, 2H), 2.55 (m, 2H).MS (ESI): nm/e 386 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 300 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride a) (3-Cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)-acetic acid ethyl ester

2-Chloro-3-cyanopyridine (10.0 g, 72 mmol) was dissolved into anhydrousDMSO (200 ml). Glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride (11 g, 79 mmol) andsodium carbonate (4.5 g, 42 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirredfor 10 min under argon. Potassium fluoride (4.2 g, 72 mmol) was addedand the mixture was heated to 120° C. for 48 h. The mixture was cooledto room temperature and added to water (400 mL). The crude product wasextracted with CH₂Cl₂ (4×100 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated toan orange solid which was purified by silica gel (CH₂Cl₂) to give anorange solid (7.5 g, 51%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.27 (dd, J=5.0,2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J=7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (dd, J=7.6, 5.0 Hz, 1H),5.70 (bs, 1H), 4.21-4.28 (m, 4H), 1.29 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 206[C₁₀H₁₁N₃O₂+H]⁺.

b) (3-Formylpyridin-2-ylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester

(3-Cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)acetic acid ethyl ester (2.6 g, 12.6 mmol) wasdissolved into a 1:1:2 mixture of H₂O/CH₃COOH/pyridine (75 mL) underargon. Sodium hypophosphite (5.0 g) and Raney nickel (2.0 g) were addedand the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. The slurry wasfiltered through a bed of celite and the filter cake was washed withwater. Concentrated NH₄OH was added to the filtrate until pH 10 wasreached. The solution was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×50 mL). Theorganic phase was washed with brine (50 mL), dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated. The product was purified by silica gel chromatography(CH₂Cl₂/EtOAc 9:1) to give the title compound as a clear yellow oil(2.16 g, 83%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.86 (s, 1H), 8.69 (bs, 1H),8.31 (dd, J=4.8, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (dd,J=7.6, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.24 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.29(t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

c) 1,2,4,5-Tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one

Raney nickel (3 g) was added to anhydrous methanol (50 mL) under argonand washed with anhydrous methanol (4×50 mL).(3-Cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)-acetic acid ethyl ester (3.35 g, 16.3 mmol)was dissolved in methanol (50 mL) and added to the Raney nickel slurry.The reaction vessel was purged with argon for 10 min. Sodium methoxidesolution (16.3 mmol, 3.75 mL) was added and the argon purge wasreapeated (5 min). The reaction flask was charged with H₂ and stirred atroom temperature for 48 h. Dilute HCl (16.3 mL of a 1 M solution) wasadded and the flask was purged with argon for 30 min. The slurry wasfiltered through celite and the filter cake was washed with 1:1methanol/water. The filtrate was concentrated and extracted with ethylacetate (4×100 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to afford thetitle compound as a beige solid (850 mg, 30%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 8.07 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (dd, J=4.9, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.1,1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.43 (dd, J=7.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.24(d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.91 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

d) 7-Bromo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one

1,2,4,5-Tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one (164 mg, 1.0 mmol)was dissolved into acetic acid (1 mL). Bromine (160 mg, 1.0 mmol) wasadded dropwise at room temperature and the solution was stirredovernight. Hexane (5 mL) was added and the orange precipitate wasfiltered and dried in vacuo. The title compound was isolated as anorange solid (190 mg, 78%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.26 (t, J=5.7Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.35 (d, J=5.7Hz, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H).

e)3-(3-Oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

7-Bromo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one (145 mg, 0.6mmol) and tert-butyl acrylate (307 mg, 2.4 mmol) were dissolved in DMF(3 mL) and the reaction vessel was purged with argon for 5 min.Tri-σ-tolylphosphine (37 mg, 0.12 mmol) and palladium acetate (14 mg,0.06 mmol) were added and the solution was degassed with argon.Diisopropylethylamine (0.23 mL, 1.32 mmol) was added and the solutionwas degassed with argon, sealed and heated to 90° C. for 16 h. Thereaction was cooled to room temperature and filtered through a bed ofcelite. The filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (50 mL) and thefiltrate was washed with H₂O (5 mL) and brine (5 mL), dried over MgSO₄and concentrated to a brown oil. The oil was subjected to silica gelchromatography (5% MeOH./CH₂Cl₂ to 10% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to yield the titlecompound as a yellow solid (96 mg, 52%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)

8.18 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H),7.35 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 6.24 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H),3.98 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H); ESI MS m/z 290 [C₁₅H₁₉N₃O₃+H]⁺.

f)3-(3-Oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid

3-(3-Oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (96 mg, 0.31 mmol) was dissolved into 1:1CH₂Cl₂/TFA (2 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 30 min. Thesolvents were removed in vacuo to afford the title compound as a brownsolid (44 mg, 61%) and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆)

8.18 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H),7.35 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 6.24 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H),3.98 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H).

g)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

EDC (0.05 g, 0.27 mmol) was added to a suspension of3-(3-Oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (51 mg, 0.22 mmol), HOBt (0.03 g, 0.24 mmol),methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (53 mg, 0.3 mmol), and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.22 mL, 1.32 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). The mixture was allowedto stir overnight at 40° C. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and dilutedwith H₂O (15 mL) with rapid stirring. The resulting precipitate wasfiltered, washed with H₂O (5 mL) then dried under high vacuum. The solidwas then subjected to flash chromatography on silica gel using 5%methanol:dichloromethane. To yield the product as free base fractionscontaining product are combined and concentrated to dryness.

To obtain the hydrochloride salt, fractions containing product werecombined and treated with 1.25 mL of 2.0 M HCl in Et₂O. The resultingsuspension was concentrated, triturated with Et₂O (12 mL) then filteredto give the title compound as a beige solid (59 mg, 63%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆)

8.42 (bs, 1H), 8.23 (bs, 2H), 7.57-7.43 (m, 4H), 7.30-7.08 (m, 3H),4.97-4.78 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.39 (m, 2H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 2.88-2.72 (m, 3H),2.25 (s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 391 [C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 301 Preparation of(E)-N-(1,2-Dimethyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide

According to the method of example 35g,3-(3-Oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (100 mg, 0.43 mmol) and methyl-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-amine(91 mg, 0.52 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound as a brownsolid (55 mg, 33%) and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆)

11.03-10.87 (m, 1H), 8.18-8.10 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.40 (m,2H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.02-6.86 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.28-4.08(m, 2H), 3.98-3.82 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.72 (m, 3H), 2.40-2.37 (s, 3H); ESI MSm/z 390 [C₂₂H₂₃N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 302 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride a)7-Bromo-4-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one

(3-Cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)-acetic acid ethyl ester (2.16 g, 10.4 mmol)was dissolved in anhydrous methanol (25 mL) under argon. Methylamine(33% solution in ethanol, 3.9 mL, 31.2 mmol) was added and the solutionwas stirred 3 h. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue wasdissolved into anhydrous methanol (25 mL). Sodium borohydride (400 mg,10.5 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the residue wastreated with saturated NaHCO₃ solution (25 mL); the aqueous mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×25 mL). The organic phase was washedwith brine (10 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to a green solid(1.2 g, 65%). The solid was dissolved in acetic acid (12 mL) and bromine(1.03 g, 6.8 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 72 h and treated with diethyl ether (50 mL). Theresulting orange precipitate was collected by filtration and purified bysilica gel chromatography (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford the title compoundas a yellow solid (310 mg, 18%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 7.91 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 3.07(s, 3H).

b)3-(4-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid tert-butyl ester

According to the procedure of Example 35e7-bromo-4-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one(310 mg, 1.22 mmol) was converted via Heck coupling to the titlecompound which was isolated as a brown oil (220 mg, 60%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.08 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.24 (d, J=15.7 Hz, 1H), 4.54(s, 2H), 4.09 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H).

c)3-(4-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid

According to the procedure of Example 35f,3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid tert-butyl ester (220 mg, 0.72 mmol) was converted to the titlecompound which was isolated as a brown solid (quantitative).

d)(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the method of example 35g,3-(4-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (69 mg, 0.28 mmol) and methyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)amine(60 mg, 0.34 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound as a solid(52 mg, 42%) and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆)

8.75 (bs, 1H), 8.33-8.26 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.22-7.10 (m, 3H),4.90-4.66 (m, 4H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 3.02-2.72 (m, 9H); ESI MS m/z 405[C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 303 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the method of Example 35g3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (190 mg, 0.4 mmol) andmethyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (88 mg, 0.5 mmol) werecoupled to yield the title compound as a solid (100 mg, 56%) and as amixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)

8.61 (bs, 1H), 8.30-8.24 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.08 (m, 3H),4.97-4.67 (m, 4H), 4.31 (s, 2H), 3.17-2.89 (m, 6H), 2.25 (s, 3H); ESI MSm/z 405 [C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 304 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide

According to the method of example 35g,3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (100 mg, 0.21 mmol) and (3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine (63mg, 0.3 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound as a solid (43mg, 48%) and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)

8.55 (bs, 1H), 8.30-8.20 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.42(m, 1H), 7.19-7.15 (m, 1H),7.08-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.63 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.76-4.63 (m, 4H), 4.30 (s,2H), 3.90-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.09-2.83 (m, 6H), 1.62-1.72 (m,2H), 0.99-0.95 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/z 439 [C₂₄H₃₀N₄O₄+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 305 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide

According to the method of example 35g,3-(4-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (69 mg, 0.28 mmol) and methyl-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine(60 mg, 0.34 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound as a whitepowder and as a mixture of amide rotomers (40 mg, 35%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆)

10.86 (s, 1H), 8.12 (bs, 1H), 7.77 (bs, 1H), 7.49-7.41 (m, 2H),7.34-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.85 (m, 3H), 4.84-4.71 (m,2H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.09-4.07 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.91 (m, 6H), 2.40 (bs, 3H);ESI MS m/z 404.

EXAMPLE 306 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the method of Example 35g,3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (152 mg, 0.5 mmol) and (3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)methylamine (125mg, 0.6 mmol) were coupled. The resulting free base was converted to thehydrochloride salt according the method of Example 35g to yield thetitle compound as a solid (56 mg, 24%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)

11.06-11.04 (m, 1H), 10.29 (bs, 1H), 8.75-8.69 (m, 1H), 8.32-8.24 (m,1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.04-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.60(m, 1H), 4.79-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.27-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.81 (m, 4H), 3.78(s, 3H), 2.88-2.72 (m, 3H), 1.73-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.93 (m, 3H); ESI MSm/z 425 [C₂₃H₂₈N₄O₄+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 307 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide

According to the method of example 35g,methyl-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)amine (115 mg, 0.66 mmol) and3-(4-Methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (192 mg, 0.6 mmol) were coupled to give crude product. Purificationby column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH/NH₃, 9:4.55:0.05) gavetitle compound (24 mg, 9%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amiderotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.95-8.01 (m, 2H),7.56-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.92-7.05 (m,2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 3.02 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.83 (s,3H), 2.46 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 404 (C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 308 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride a) 2-Carboxymethoxybenzoic acid

To a solution of salicylic acid (20 g, 145 mmol) in water (200 mL) isadded carefully sodium hydroxide (60 g, 1.45 mol) followed bychloroacetic acid (27 g, 290 mmol). The mixture is refluxed for 5 d,cooled to room temperature and the precipitate is filtered and dried.Trituration with hexanes yielded the title compound (6.84 g, 24%) as apink solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.65-7.66 (dd, 1H, J=8.0, 2.0Hz), 7.45-7.47 (dd, 1H, J=8.0, 2.0 Hz), 6.97-7.05 (m, 2H), 4.77 (s, 2H).

b) 3-Chlorobenzofuran-2-carboxaldehyde

To a cooled solution of phosphorus oxychloride (19 mL, 209 mmol) in DMF(40 mL) is slowly added 2-carboxymethoxybenzoic acid (6.84 g, 35 mmol)in portions. The mixture is warmed to room temperature for 30 min andthen heated to 90° C. overnight. The mixture is cooled to roomtemperature and poured carefully into ice water, extracted with ethylacetate (3×50 mL), dried with sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo.Purification by column chromatography (silica, hexanes/ethyl acetate,4:1) gave title compound (1.62 g, 26%) as an orange solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.98 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.73 (m, 1H),5.51-7.56 (m, 1H).

c) (3-Chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine

To a solution of 3-chlorobenzofuran-2-carboxaldehyde (1.62 g, 8.9 mmol)in methanol (50 mL) is added N-methylamine (33% solution in ethanol,1.11 g, 35.9 mmol) and stirred overnight at room temperature. Themixture is concentrated in vacuo, re-solvated in methanol (50 mL) andcooled in an ice bath. Sodium borohydride (407 mg, 10.8 mmol) is addedin portions and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 4 h. Themixture is concentrated in vacuo, re-solvated in 1.3M sodium hydroxidesolution, stirred for 20 min, extracted with ethyl acetate, dried withsodium sulfate and concentrated. Purification by column chromatography(silica, CH₂Cl₂/MeOH, 9/1) gave title compound (1.43 g, 82%) as acolorless oil. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.55-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.42(m, 2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

(d)(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride

EDC (0.21 g, 1.08 mmol) was added to a suspension of3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acid (148 mg, 0.9 mmol), HOBt (134 mg,1 mmol), (3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (194 mg, 0.99mmol), and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.75 mL, 4.46 mmol) in DMF (16 mL). The mixturewas stirred overnight at room temperature then cooled to 0° C. anddiluted with H₂O (32 mL) with rapid stirring. The resulting precipitatewas collected by filtration, washed with H₂O (32 mL) and dried underhigh vacuum. The residue was re-solvated in methylene chloride (5 mL)and a solution of 2M HCl in ether (2 mL) was added to precipitate thehydrogen chloride salt. The precipitate was collected by filtration anddried to give the title compound (295 mg, 89%) as a white solid and as amixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.40-8.42 (m,3H), 7.57-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.46 (m, 3H), 6.98-7.03 (m, 1H), 4.86-5.05(rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 342 (C₁₈H₁₆ClN₃O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 309 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the method of example 43d,3-(7-Oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acid (203mg, 0.8 mmol) and (3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (172 mg,0.88 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound (176, 56%) as awhite solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.63 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.21-7.64 (m, 6H),4.84-5.08 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.52-2.59(m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/e 396 (C₂₁H₁₈ClN₃O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 310 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

According to the method of example 43d,3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylicacid hydrochloride (152 mg, 0.5 mmol) and(3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)methylamine (108 mg, 0.55 mmol) werecoupled to yeild crude product which was triturated with methanol andether several times and dried. The residue was re-solvated in methylenechloride (5 mL) and a solution of 2M HCl in ether (2 mL) was added toprecipitate the hydrogen chloride salt. The precipitate was collected byfiltration and dried to give the title compound (42 mg, 19%) as a whitesolid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.06 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.38-7.68 (m, 6H), 4.88-5.08(rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 411 (C₂₁H₁₉ClN₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 311 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g(1H-indol-5-yl-methyl)-methyl-amine (257 mg, 1.62 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (312 mg, 1.23 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gavethe title compound (172 mg, 39%) as a white solid and a mixture of amiderotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06-11.05 (m, 1H), 10.63-10.61(m, 1H), 8.36-8.34 (m, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.19 (m, 5H), 7.02-6.96(m, 1H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 4.84-4.65 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.55-2.52(m, 2H); ESI MS m/e 361 [C₂₁H₂₀N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 311 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-amine

1-Methyl-1H-indole-5-carbaldehyde (338 mg, 2.13 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (10 ml). Methylamine (0.80 ml of 33% solution inethanol, 6.43 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a brown oil and then dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (10 ml). Sodium borohydride (83.0 mg, 2.19 mmol) was added andthe mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water (4 ml) wasadded and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide (8 ml, 1N) wasadded and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 ml).Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedto afford methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-amine (167 mg, 45%) asan orange oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.261 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 6.345 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.70 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H).

b) Preparation ofN-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g,(methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylmethyl)-amine (155 mg, 0.89 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (229 mg, 0.90 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gavethe title compound (217 mg, 65%) as a red solid and a mixture of amiderotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.63-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m,1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.19 (m, 4H), 7.08-7.01 (m,1H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 4.85-4.67 (m, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.06-2.85 (m, 5H),2.54-2.52 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 375 [C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 312 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-Butyl-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) 3-tert-Butyl-2-propoxy-benzaldehyde

To a solution of 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (2.04 g, 11.5 mmol)and K₂CO₃ (7.91 g, 57.3 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (23 ml) was added1-iodopropane (2.34 ml, 24.0 mmol). The reaction mixture was left tostir for 48 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted withwater (100 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 ml). Combinedorganic layers were washed with water (50 ml) and brine (50 ml), driedover MgSO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give ayellow oil. Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, gradientelution of hexanes to 20% EtOAc/hxanes) gave3-tert-butyl-2-propoxy-benzaldehyde (2.55 g, 99%) as a yellow oil: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.21 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.19(t J=8.0, 1H), 3.89 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H),1.03 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

b) (3-tert-Butyl-2-propoxy-benzyl)-methyl-amine

3-tert-Butyl-2-propoxy-benzaldehyde (1.15 g, 5.21 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (25 ml). Methylamine (2.00 ml of 33% solution inethanol, 16.1 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved inanhydrous methanol (25 ml). Sodium borohydride (198 mg, 5.23 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water(10 ml) was added and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide(30 ml, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×50 ml). Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated to afford(3-tert-butyl-2-propoxy-benzyl)-methyl-amine (1.18 g, 96%) as a clearoil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.28 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.97 (y J=8.0, y1H), 3.79 (t, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.28(s, 3H), 1.80-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H), 1.03 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

c)N-(3-tert-Butyl-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g,3-tert-butyl-2-propoxy-benzyl)-methyl-amine (368 mg, 1.56 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (402 mg, 1.58 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, gradient elution of50% EtOAc/Hexane to EtOAc) gave the title compound as an off-white solid(519 mg, 76%) as a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 10.65-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.10-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.48(m, 1H), 7.29-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.07-6.90 (m, 2H), 4.80-4.69 (m, 2H),3.81-3.73 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.57-2.54 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.79 (m,2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.09-1.02 (m, 3H); ESI MS m/e 436 [C₂₆H₃₃N₃O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 313 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carbaldehyde

Dess-Martin periodane (2.56 g, 6.04 mmol) was dissolved into anhydrousCH₂Cl₂ (25 ml). (1H-Indol-6-yl)-methanol (883 mg, 6.04 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (20 ml) was added and the mixture was stirred for 1 h.Aqueous sodium hydroxide (12 ml of 1N solution) was added and thereaction was stirred for 30 min. The organic layer was separated andwashed with water (10 ml), brine (10 ml), dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated to a thick brown oil. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, gradient elution of 2% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂ to 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave1H-indole-6-carbaldehyde (212 mg, 24%) as a brown solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.67 (bs, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.65(m, 2H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 1H), 6.59-5.54 (m, 1H).

b) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carbaldehyde

1-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carbaldehyde (146 mg, 0.91 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (4 ml). Methylamine (0.35 ml of 33% solution inethanol, 2.81 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved inanhydrous methanol (4 ml). Sodium borohydride (34.9 mg, 0.92 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water(10 ml) was added and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide(10 ml, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 ml). Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated to affordmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-amine (139 mg, 87%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H),7.240 (d, J=3.6, 1H), 6.98 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.345 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H)),3.75 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

c) Preparation ofN-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35gmethyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-amine (129 mg, 0.74 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (190 mg, 0.75 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gavethe title compound (180 mg, 65%) as a pink solid and a mixture of amiderotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m,1H), 8.07-8.06 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.95-6.88(m, 1H), 6.38-6.37 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.71 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.74 (m, 3H),3.08-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.54-2.52 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 375 [C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 314 Preparation of(E)-N-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) (3,4-Dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-6-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine

3,4-Dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepine-6-carbaldehyde (269 mg, 1.51 mmol)was dissolved in anhydrous methanol (7 ml). Methylamine (0.60 ml of 33%solution in ethanol, 4.82 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirredfor 3 hours. The solution was concentrated to a yellow oil and thendissolved in anhydrous methanol (7 ml). Sodium borohydride (58.3 mg,1.54 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred overnight at roomtemperature. Water (10 ml) was added and the solution was concentrated.Sodium hydroxide (20 ml, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×40 ml). Combined organic layers weredried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford(3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-6-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (251 mg,86%) as a brown oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.96 (dd, J=8.0, 4.0Hz, 1H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.60 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s,3H), 2.10-2.06 (m, 2H).

b)N-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g(3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-6-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (239 mg,1.24 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (318 mg, 1.25 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gavethe title compound (385 mg, 79%) as a yellow solid and a mixture ofamide rotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.66-10.63 (m, 1H),8.36-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.07-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.30-721 (m,1H), 6.93-6.88 (m, 2H), 6.78-6.76 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.13-4.06(m, 4H), 3.11-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.54-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.07 (m, 2H); ESI MSm/e 394 [C₂₂H₂₃N₃O₄+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 315 Preparation of(E)-N-(2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) (2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine

2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-carbaldehyde (281 mg, 1.59 mmol)was dissolved in anhydrous methanol (7 ml). Methylamine (0.63 ml of 33%solution in ethanol, 4.82 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirredfor 3 h. The solution was concentrated to a yellow oil and thendissolved in anhydrous methanol (7 ml). Sodium borohydride (61.5 mg,1.63 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred overnight at roomtemperature. Water (5 ml) was added and the solution was concentrated.Sodium hydroxide (20 ml, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×40 ml). Combined organic layers weredried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford(2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (303 mg,99%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.06-7.02 (m, 2H),6.76-6.71 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.97 (s, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s,6H).

b)N-(2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g,(2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (284 mg,1.48 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (382 mg, 1.50 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gavethe title compound (422 mg, 73%) as an orange solid and a mixture ofamide rotomers. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.65-10.64 (m, 1H),8.35-8.34 (m, 1H), 8.06-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.07 (m,2H), 6.92-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.81-6.73 (m, 1H), 4.65-4.49 (m, 2H), 3.11-2.87(m, 7H), 2.55-2.53 (m, 2H), 1.42-1.39 (m, 6H); ESI MS m/e 392[C₂₃H₂₅N₃O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 316 Preparation of(E)-N-(1H-Indol-4-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamidea) (1H-Indol-4-yl)-methanol

1H-Indole-6-carboxylic acid (1.00 g, 6.23 mmol) was dissolved intoanhydrous THF (20 ml) under argon. The solution was cooled in an icebath and lithium aluminum hydride (13.1 ml of 1M solution in THF, 13.1mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm toroom temperature and stir overnight. The reaction mixture was cooled to0° C. and ethyl acetate (10 ml) was carefully added, followed bymethanol (5 ml) and water (5 ml). The mixture was stirred for 30 min andfiltered through celite. The solution was concentrated and dissolved inethyl acetate (200 ml) and washed with brine (2×100 ml), dried overMgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to yield (1H-indol-4-yl)-methanol (471mg, 52%) as an orange oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.04 (bs, 1H),7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.98 (m, 2H), 6.48-6.47 (m, 1H), 5.04 (t, J=4.0Hz, 1H), 4.74 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H).

b) 1H-Indole-4-carbaldehyde

Dess-Martin periodane (1.04 g, 2.46 mmol) was dissolved into anhydrousCH₂Cl₂ (10 ml). (1H-Indol-4-yl)-methanol (449 mg, 3.07 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (10 ml) was added and the mixture was stirred for 1 h.Sodium hydroxide (50 ml of 1N solution) and ether (50 ml) were added andthe reaction was stirred for 30 min. The organic layer was separated andwashed with water (10 ml), brine (10 ml), dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated to a thick brown oil. Purification by column chromatography(silica gel, gradient elution of 2% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂ to 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (235 mg, 53%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.59 (bs, 1H), 10.18 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.75 (m, 1H),7.66-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H).

c) (1H-Indol-4-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine

1H-Indole-4-carbaldehyde (219 mg, 1.51 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (7 ml). Methylamine (0.60 ml of 33% solution in ethanol, 4.82mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. The solution wasconcentrated to an orange solid and then dissolved in anhydrous methanol(7 ml). Sodium borohydride (58.0 mg, 1.53 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water (10 ml) wasadded and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide (10 ml, 1N)was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20ml). Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated to afford (1H-indol-4-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (229 mg, 94%)as a brown solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.03 (bs, 1H), 7.29-7.24(m, 2H), 7.03-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.51-6.50 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 2.30 (s,3H).

d)N-(1H-Indol-4-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 35g,(1H-indol-4-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (223 mg, 1.39 mmol) and(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (359 mg, 1.41 mmol), were coupled to give crude product.Purification by column chromatography gave the title compound (369 mg,73%) as a pink solid and a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.20-11.14 (m, 1H), 10.65-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.32 (m, 1H),8.08-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.09-7.03 (m,1H), 6.89-6.76 (m, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 5.06-4.88 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.83 (m,5H), 2.56-2.52 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 361 [C₂₁H₂₀N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 317 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 43d,methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-amine (124 mg, 0.71 mmol) and3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (160 mg, 0.64 mmol), were coupled to yield the title compound (167mg, 64%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.03-11.04 (m, 1H), 8.15-8.20 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.94(m, 1H), 7.41-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.00-7.12 (m, 1H),6.14-6.99 (m, 1H), 4.87-5.05 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.72 (m, 3H), 2.99-3.10 (m,3H), 1.39-1.44 (m, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 405 (C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 318 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 43d,methyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-amine (124 mg, 0.71 mmol) and3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (160 mg, 0.64 mmol) were coupled to yield the title compound (211mg, 81%) as a white solid and as a mixture of amide rotomers. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (is, 1H), 8.20 (Is, 1H), 7.92 (is, 1H),7.54-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.25 (m, 3H), 4.72-4.93 (m,2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.04 (s, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.43 (Is, 6H); MS (ESI)m/e 406 (C₂₃H₂₃N₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 319 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide

To a solution of (3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-methyl-amine (115 mg, 0.55mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (181 mg, 0.5 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (74 mg, 0.55 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (261 uL, 1.5 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (110 mg, 0.55 mmol). Thereaction was placed in a microwave at 130° C. for 5 min. The solutionwas cooled in an ice bath and water was added with rapid stirring. Theprecipitate was filtered, dried and triturated with diethyl ether toyield the title compound (164 mg, 75%) as a white solid and as a mixtureof amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.37-11.39 (m, 1H),8.14-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.34 (m,1H), 6.92-7.09 (m, 3H), 6.60-6.66 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.79 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.90(m, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.88-3.09 (m, 3H), 1.70-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.49(m 6H), 0.93-0.99 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 440 (C₂₄H₂₉N₃O₅+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 320 Preparation of(E)-3-(3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloride

To a solution of methyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-amine (159 mg,0.91 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylic acidhydrochloride (171 mg, 0.83 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (127 mg, 0.91mmol), diisopropylethylamine (289 uL, 1.06 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (182 mg, 0.91 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand treated with water under rapid stirring. The resulting precipitatewas collected by filtration, dried and triturated with diethyl ether toyield a pale yellow solid. The solid was re-solvated in methylenechloride (5 mL) and a solution of 2M HCl in ether (2 mL) was added toprecipitate an orange solid. The precipitated solid was collected byfiltration, dried and triturated with diethyl ether to yield the titlecompound (118 mg, 39%) as a mixture of amide rotamers. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.76 (Is, 1H), 7.93-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.59 (m, 3H),7.12-7.27 (m, 3H), 4.73-4.94 (m, 2H), 4.27 (m, 2H), 3.59 (m, 5H), 3.04(s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 364 (C₂₁H₂₁N₃O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 321 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylamide

To a solution of methyl-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-amine (152 mg,0.87 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(3-Oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylic acid (175mg, 0.79 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (121 mg, 0.87 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (412 uL, 2.37 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (174 mg, 0.87 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand treated with water under rapid stirring. The precipitated productwas filtered and dried, triturated with diethyl ether to yield the titlecompound (125 mg, 42%) as a light brown solid and as a mixture of amiderotamers. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.46 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.89(s, 1H), 7.50-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.19-7.26 (m, 3H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.70 (s,2H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 378 (C₂₁H₁₉N₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 322 Preparation of(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylamide

To a solution of methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (152 mg,0.87 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(3-Oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylic acid (175mg, 0.79 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (121 mg, 0.87 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (412 uL, 2.37 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (174 mg, 0.87 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand treated with water under rapid stirring. The precipitated productwas filtered and dried, triturated with diethyl ether to yield the titlecompound (150 mg, 50%) as a light brown solid and as a mixtures of amiderotamers. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.46 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.89(s, 1H), 7.5-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.24-7.32 (m, 3H), 4.8-5.02 (m, 2H), 4.70 (s,2H), 2.95-3.19 (m, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 378 (C₂₁H₁₉N₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamide

To a solution of (3-chloro-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-methyl-amine (151 mg,0.77 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-acrylicacid (174 mg, 0.7 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (107 mg, 0.77 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (366 uL, 2.1 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (154 mg, 0.77 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand treated with water under rapid stirring. The precipitated productwas filtered and dried, triturated with diethyl ether to yield the titlecompound (218 mg, 73%) as a light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 11.43 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.67 (m, 3H),7.40-7.44 (m, 3H), 4.89-5.11 (m, 2H), 2.97-3.23 (m, 3H), 1.46 (s, 6H);MS (ESI) m/e 426 (C₂₂H₂₀ClN₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 324 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-(1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]napthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) Preparation of 3-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)indole

Methylamine (0.34 mL, 8.4 mmol, 33% in ethanol) was added to a solutionof 3-methylindole-2-carboxaldehyde (447 mg, 2.8 mmol) in methanol (10mL) and stirred for 5 hours. Sodium borohydride (104 mg, 2.8 mmol) wasslowly added at 0° C. The resultant mixture was warmed to roomtemperature and stirred overnight. Water (2 mL) was added slowly at 0°C. and the mixture was evaporated to a paste. The paste was partitionedbetween water (2 mL) and dichloromethane (15 mL). The layers wereseparated and the aqueous layer was extracted with dichloromethane (2×15mL). The combined organic phases were dried and evaporated to affordtitle compound (348 mg, 71%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 10.63 (s, 1H),7.38 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.92 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H).

b) Preparation ofN-methyl-(1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]napthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (498 mg, 2.6 mmol) was added to a solution of3-methyl-2-(methylaminomethyl)indole (348 mg, 2.0 mmol),3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acidhydrochloride (533 mg, 2.1 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (270 mg, 2.0 mmol) and DIPEA(1.04 mL, 6 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, the mixturewas slowly diluted with water (50 mL). The resulting precipitate wascollected by filtration washed with water and dried. The precipitate wassuspended in MeOH (10 mL), stirred for 60 hours, filtered and dried toafford title compound (203 mg, 27%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, 8): 10.77and 10.58 (rotamers, 2s, br, 1H), 10.64 (s, br, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=1.9 Hz,1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.58-6.92 (m, 6H), 4.91 and 4.75 (rotamers, 2s, 2H),3.09 and 2.91 (rotamers, 2s, 3H), 2.90 (m, 2H), 2.53, (m, 2H), 2.25 (s,3H). MS (ESI): m/e 375(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 325 Preparation of(E)-3-(2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamidehydrochloride

To a solution of methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (88 mg,0.5 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (107 mg, 0.46 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (68 mg,0.5 mmol), diisopropylethylamine (240 uL, 1.38 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (100 mg, 0.5 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product was extracted withethyl acetate (3×10 mL), dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated. The free base was re-solvated in methylene chloride (5 mL)and a solution of 4M HCl in dioxane (1 mL) was added to precipitate thehydrogen chloride salt as a pale yellow solid (84 mg, 43%): ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.94 (Is, 1H), 8.01-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.58 (m, 3H),7.16-7.25 (m, 3H), 4.73-4.94 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.42 (s, 2H), 3.04 (s,3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 392 (C₂₃H₂₅N₃O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 326 Preparation of(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-((5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)-N-methylacrylamidehydrochloride

To a solution of (5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine(168 mg, 0.8 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (120 mg, 0.73 mmol),1-hydroxybenzotriazole (111 mg, 0.8 mmol), diisopropylethylamine (391uL, 2.19 mmol), and N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (160mg, 0.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight,cooled in an ice bath and water added with rapid stirring. The productwas extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL), dried, filtered andconcentrated. The crude free base was re-solvated in methylene chloride(10 mL) to which was added HCl (1 mL, 4M in dioxane), with the productprecipitating out with the addition of ether. The title compound istriturated with ether (2×10 mL) to yield the product as a pale brownsolid (76 mg, 25%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.2-8.49 (m, 3H),7.86-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.29 (m, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=12.0Hz, 1H), 4.83-5.13 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 2.95-3.16 (rotamers, 2s, 3H),2.41 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 356 (C₁₉H₁₈FN₃OS+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 327 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-chlorobenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-chlorobenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (100 mg,0.51 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid(107 mg, 0.46 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (71 mg, 0.51 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (243 uL, 1.39 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (102 mg, 0.51 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water was added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated andwas filtered, triturated with ether and dried to yield title compound asa white solid (55 mg, 30%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.21 (s, 1H),8.12-8.19 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.6 (m, 7H), 4.81-4.95 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 4.714(s, 2H); 3.21 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 398 (C₂₀H₁₆ClN₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 328 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxybenzyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-methoxy-2-propoxyphenyl)-N-methylmethanamine (75 mg,0.36 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid(75 mg, 0.26 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (50 mg, 0.36 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (150 uL, 0.67 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (72 mg, 0.36 mmol). Themixture was placed in a microwave at a temperature of 140° C. for 8minutes. The product precipitated with the addition of water and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield title compound as awhite solid (38 mg, 36%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.03-8.12 (rotamers,2s, 1H), 7.63-7.69 (dd, J=15.2 Hz, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.35 (rotamers,2s, 1H), 7.02-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.80-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),4.67-4.81 (rotamers, 4s, 4H), 3.91-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.90 (2s, rotomers,3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 1.76-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.05 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 412 (C₂₂H₂₅N₃O₅+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 329 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamidea) 1-iodo-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)benzene

To a solution of 2-iodophenol (3.69 g, 16.8 mmol) in THF (50 mL) isadded NaH (804 mg, 33.5 mmol) portion wise and stirred for 30 min atroom temperature. 3,3-Dimethylallylbromide (3.9 mL, 33.5 mmol) was addedand the reaction was stirred over night at room temperature. Thereaction is quenched with water (20 mL) and extracted with diethyl ether(3×25 mL), the organic layers are dried over magnesium sulfate, filteredand concentrated. The compound was purified on silica gel using 100%hexanes as the eluent to yield 4.78 g (98%) of the title compound as apale yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.77 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.35(t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.45(m, 1H), 4.60 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 1.75 (2s, 6H)

b) 3-isopropylbenzofuran

A solution of 1-iodo-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)benzene (5 g, 17.3 mmol)in propionitrile (10 mL) and diisopropylethylamine (9 mL, 52 mmol) isdegassed with argon for 15 min. To this solution is added palladiumacetate (423 mg, 1.73 mmol) and the reaction is heated to 100° C.overnight. The reaction is then cooled to room temperature and passedthrough a pad of celite, washing the filter cake with ethyl acetate (50mL). The ethyl acetate and amine base are then removed under vacuum. Thecrude reaction mixture is then chromatographed using 100% hexanes toyield title compound as a colorless oil in 52% yield (1.3 g): ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.7 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H,), 7.55 (d, J=9.0Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.07 (m, 1H), 1.32 (2s, 6H).

c) 3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-carbaldehyde

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 3-isopropylbenzofuran (250 mg, 1.56mmol) in THF (1 mL) is added nBuLi (2 mL, 2 mmol) drop wise and thereaction is stirred for 30 minutes. DMF (1 mL) was added to the reactionand stirred at room temperature overnight. The solution is placed in anice bath and carefully quenched with 5% aqueous HCl solution (2 mL), andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL), dried over sodium sulfate andconcentrated. The product was purified on silica with 100% hexanes toyield title compound in as a colorless oil (250 mg, 85%): ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.10 (s, 1H), 7.78 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 7.55 (d, 1H, J=9.0Hz), 7.32-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.07 (m, 1H), 1.33-1.31 (2s, 6H).

d) (3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine

To a solution of 3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-carbaldehyde (250 mg, 1.33mmol) in anhydrous methanol (8 mL) is added a solution of n-methylaminein ethanol (0.281 mL, 5.32 mmol) and the reaction is stirred at roomtemperature overnight under an atmosphere of argon. The solution is thenconcentrated, and re-solvated in methanol (8 mL) and cooled in an icebath. Sodium borohydride (0.152 g, 4 mmol) was added portion wise andthe reaction was stirred at room temperature under argon for 6 h. Thesolution is concentrated, and re-solvated in 1.3N NaOH (5 mL) and ether(5 mL) and stirred for 1 h. The ether layer was collected. The aqueouslayer was washed with ether (2×10 mL), and the combined organic layerswere dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo.Purification by chromatography (silica gel, 9:1 DCM:MeOH) yielded thetitle compound as a yellow oil (228 mg, 85%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 7.70 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 2H),3.75 (s, 2H), 3.15-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.36-1.34 (2s, 6H).

Preparation of(E)-N-((3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (115mg, 0.57 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order3-(2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (118 mg, 0.51 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (77 mg,0.57 mmol), diisopropylethylamine (289 uL, 1.54 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (109 mg, 0.57 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water was added with rapid stirring. The product was extracted withethyl acetate (3×10 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated to give a light brown solid (14 mg, 7%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD) δ 11.42 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.16 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.72(m, 2H), 7.24-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.78 (s,2H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.14 (m, 1H), 1.34 (s, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 406(C₂₃H₂₃N₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 330 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (115 mg,0.6 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acid(140 mg, 0.54 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (84 mg, 0.6 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (282 uL, 1.62 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (120 mg, 0.6 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield the title compound asa white solid (113 mg, 52%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H),8.19 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.49(m, 2H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 3H), 4.99-4.79 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 4.68 (s, 2H),3.39 (s, 3H), 2.79-2.73 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.20 (m, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 392(C₂₂H₂₁N₃O₄+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 331 Preparation of(E)-N-((5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (200 mg, 0.96 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequentialorder (E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylicacid (185 mg, 0.87 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (133 mg, 0.96 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (454 uL, 2.61 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (192 mg, 0.96 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product was extracted withethyl acetate (3×10 mL), dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated. The crude product was purified using preparative HPLC togive the title compound (45 mg, 13%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.42(bs, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.18(m, 2H), 5.12-4.87 (2s, 2H, rotamers), 4.68 (s, 2H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.39(s, 3H). MS (ESI) m/e 412 (C₂₁H₁₈FN₃O₃S+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 332 Preparation of(E)-N-((5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of(5-fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (168 mg,0.8 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (159mg, 0.73 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (111 mg, 0.8 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (381 uL, 2.19 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (160 mg, 0.8 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield the title compound asa pale brown solid (224 mg, 75%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.65 (s,1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.76-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.63 (m, 2H),7.02-7.33 (m, 2H), 4.87-5.11 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.56-2.89(m, 2H), 2.49-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 410(C₂₂H₂₀FN₃O₂S+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 333 Preparation of(E)-N-((5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine(70 mg, 0.36 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (72mg, 0.33 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (49 mg, 0.36 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (191 uL, 1.1 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (72 mg, 0.36 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield title compound as apale brown solid (97 mg, 76%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.68 (s,1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.91-8.08 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.68 (m,1H), 7.37-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.36 (m, 2H), 6.42 (s, 1H), 4.86-5.06(rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.14 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.97 (m, 2H), 2.75(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/e 393 (C₂₂H₂₁FN₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 334 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (89 mg,0.49 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (111mg, 0.44 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (68 mg, 0.49 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (232 uL, 1.34 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (98 mg, 0.49 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield title compound as apale brown solid (134 mg, 70%): ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67 (s,1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.18-7.64 (m, 5H),4.81-5.01 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.27-3.61 (m, 2H), 2.90 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H),2.73-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.51-2.59 (m, 3H), 1.23 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI)m/e 390 (C₂₃H₂₃N₃O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 335 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of (3-isopropylbenzofuran-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (115mg, 0.57 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added in sequential order(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acid (111mg, 0.51 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (77 mg, 0.57 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (289 uL, 1.54 mmol), andN-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide (109 mg, 0.57 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, cooled in an ice bathand water added with rapid stirring. The product precipitated and wasfiltered, triturated with ether and dried to yield the title compound asa white solid (38 mg, 17%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.62 (s, 1H),8.38 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (m,2H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 3H), 4.99-4.80 (rotamers, 2s, 2H), 3.40-3.35 (m, 1H),3.32 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.55-2.53 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.36 (d, J=6.8Hz, 6H); MS (ESI) m/e 404 (C₂₄H₂₅N₃O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 336 Preparation of(E)-N-(benzofuran-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) benzofuran-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine

Benzofuran-5-carbaldehyde (315 mg, 2.16 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousmethanol (10 mL). Methylamine (0.86 mL of 33% solution in ethanol, 6.91mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. The solution wasconcentrated to a brown oil and then dissolved in anhydrous methanol (10mL). Sodium borohydride (83.2 mg, 2.20 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred overnight at room temperature. Water (5 mL) was added andthe solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide (10 mL, 1N) was addedand the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL).Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedto afford benzofuran-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine (316 mg, 91%) as a lightbrown oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.50(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 3.70 (s, 2H),3.17 (s, 3H).

(E)-N-(benzofuran-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of benzofuran-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine (297 mg, 1.84mmol), 3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acidhydrochloride (474 mg, 1.86 mmol), HOBt (252 mg, 1.86 mmol) and DIPEA(1.32 mL, 7.58 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (30 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (357 mg, 1.86 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight at40° C. Water (70 mL) was added and the solution was stirred for 1 h. Thereaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). Combinedorganic layers were washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50 mL) andconcentrated to give a red solid which was purified by columnchromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford(E)-N-(benzofuran-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide(381 mg, 57%) as a red solid and a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s,1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.94 (m, 1H),4.89-4.69 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.54-2.52 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 362[C₂₁H₁₉N₃O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 337 Preparation of(E)-N-(benzo[b]thiophen-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) benzo[b]thiophene-5-carbaldehyde

Benzo[b]thiophen-5-ylmethanol (311 mg, 1.89 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous benzene (20 mL). MnO₂ (1317 mg, 15.2 mmol) was added and thereaction was stirred for 12 h. The solution was filtered through celiteand the filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (50 mL). The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum to give the product (284 mg, 92%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.09 (s, 1H), 8.46-8.45(m, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (dd,J=8.4, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H).

b) benzo[b]thiophen-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine

Benzo[b]thiophene-5-carbaldehyde (276 mg, 1.70 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (8.0 mL). Methylamine (0.68 mL of 33% solution inethanol, 5.46 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a white solid and then dissolved inanhydrous methanol (10 mL). Sodium borohydride (66.0 mg, 1.75 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water(8.0 mL) was added and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide(10 mL, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated to affordbenzo[b]thiophen-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine (269 mg, 89%) as a yellow oil:¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.90 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.71(d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.73(s, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H).

(E)-N-(benzo[b]thiophen-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of benzo[b]thiophen-5-yl-N-methylmethanamine (260 mg, 1.47mmol), 3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylic acidhydrochloride (377 mg, 1.48 mmol), HOBt (200 mg, 1.48 mmol) and DIPEA(1.05 mL, 6.03 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (24 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (284 mg, 1.48 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight at40° C. Water (50 mL) was added and the solution was stirred for 1 h. Thereaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×80 mL). Combinedorganic layers were washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50 mL) andconcentrated to give an orange solid which was purified by columnchromatography (silica gel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford(E)-N-(benzo[b]thiophen-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide(430 mg, 78%) as a pink solid and a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67-10.64 (m, 1H), 8.37-8.33 (m, 1H), 8.08-8.05(m, 1H), 8.00-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 1H),7.45-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.93-4.73 (m, 2H), 3.12-2.86 (m,5H), 2.54-2.51 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 378 [C₂₁H₁₉N₃O₂S+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 338 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-((1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde

To a solution of 1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (413 mg, 2.85 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (6.5 mL) was added sodium hydride (171 mg of 60%dispersion in oil, 4.27 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 40 min atroom temperature. Methyl iodide (0.36 mL, 5.78 mmol) was then added andthe reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. Water wasadded (25 mL) and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×25mL). Combined organic layers were washed with water (20 mL) and brine(20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to a yellow oil.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, CH₂Cl₂) gave1-methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (452 mg g, 99%) as a yellow oil: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.20 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=3.2Hz, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H).

b) N-methyl(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methanamine

1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (427 mg, 2.68 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (12 mL). Methylamine (1.07 mL of 33% solution inethanol, 8.59 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a yellow oil and then dissolved inanhydrous methanol (12 mL). Sodium borohydride (104 mg, 2.74 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water(10 mL) was added and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide(20 mL, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×30 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated to affordN-methyl(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methanamine (432 mg, 92%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.29-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.06 (m, 1H),7.00-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.51 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (s, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H),2.29 (s, 3H).

(E)-N-methyl-N-((1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

To a solution of N-methyl(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methanamine (418 mg,2.40 mmol), 3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylicacid hydrochloride (617 mg, 2.42 mmol), HOBt (327 mg, 2.42 mmol) andDIPEA (1.71 mL, 9.82 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (40 mL) was added EDChydrochloride (460 mg, 2.40 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight at40° C. Water (60 mL) was added and the solution was stirred for 1 h. Thereaction mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×100 mL). Combined organiclayers were washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50 mL) and concentratedto give a red solid which was purified by column chromatography (silicagel, 5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford(E)-N-methyl-N-((1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide(320 mg, 36%) as a pink solid and a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64-10.61 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.07-7.98(m, 1H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.19-7.09 (m, 1H),6.92-6.79 (m, 1H), 6.49-6.48 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.87 (m, 2H); 3.78-3.77 (m,3H), 3.01-2.82 (m, 5H), 2.54-2.52 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 375[C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 339 Preparation of(E)-N-((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) 1-ethyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde

To a solution of 1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (2.00 g, 13.8 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (6.5 mL) was added sodium hydride (827 mg of 60%dispersion in oil, 20.7 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30 min atroom temperature. Ethyl iodide (2.22 mL, 27.5 mmol) was then added andthe reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. Water wasadded (100 mL) and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100mL). Combined organic layers were washed with brine (100 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to an orange oil. Purification bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, gradient elution of CH₂Cl₂ to 5%MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) gave the title compound (1-ethyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde)(2.43 g, 99%) as a yellow oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.19 (s,1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.08(d, J=3.0, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

b) ((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-methylmethanamine)

1-Ethyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (2.40 mg, 13.8 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous methanol (62 mL). Methylamine (6.00 mL of 33% solution inethanol, 48.2 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 3 h. Thesolution was concentrated to a greenish brown oil and then dissolved inanhydrous methanol (62 mL). Sodium borohydride (539 mg, 14.3 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. Water(90 mL) was added and the solution was concentrated. Sodium hydroxide(15 mL, 1N) was added and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethylacetate (3×50 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-methylmethanamine) (2.36 g, 91%) as a yellowoil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.33-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.10-6.97 (m, 2H),6.52 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 2.30 (s,3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

c) (N-((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-N-methylacrylamide)

N-((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-N-methylacrylamide was preparedaccording to the method of Preparation 47 except substituting((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-N-methylmethanamine) formethyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amine. The title compound(918 mg, 64%) was obtained as a yellow oil and a mixture of amiderotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.41-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.07 (m,1H), 6.88-6.72 (m, 2H), 6.48-6.45 (m, 1H), 6.22-6.16 (m, 1H), 5.73-5.62(m, 1H), 4.89-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.23-4.15 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.90 (m, 3H), 1.34(t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

(E)-N-((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 2,except substituting(N-((1-ethyl-1H-indol-4-yl)methyl)-N-methylacrylamide) forN-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide and6-bromo-3,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one for7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one.The title compound (329 mg, 46%) was obtained as an off-white solid anda mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.62-10.58 (m,1H), 8.38-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.78(m, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.88 (m, 2H), 4.22-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.85(m, 5H), 2.55-2.50 (m, 2H), 1.35 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); ESI MS m/z 389[C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 340 Preparation of(E)-N-((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) ((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanol)

1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylic acid (5.39 g, 33.3 mmol) was dissolvedinto anhydrous THF (100 ml) under argon. The solution was cooled in anice bath and lithium aluminum hydride (70.0 ml of 1M solution in THF,70.0 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was allowed to warmto room temperature and stir overnight. The reaction mixture was cooledto 0° C. and ethyl acetate (90 ml) was carefully added, followed bymethanol (15 ml) and water (15 ml). The mixture was stirred for 1 h andfiltered through celite. The Solution was concentrated and dissolved inTHF (200 ml) and washed with brine (2×100 ml), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated to yield the title compound((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanol) (1.26 g, 26%) as a yellow solid: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.13 (s, 1H),5.14 (s, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H).

b) (1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbaldehyde)

To a stirring solution of (1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanol (501 mg,3.38 mmol) in benzene (35 mL) was added MnO₂ (2.35, 27.0 mmol). Afterstirring at room temperature for 12 h the reaction was then filteredthrough celite and the filter cake was washed with THF (200 mL). TheFiltrate was concentrated to give the title compound(1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbaldehyde)(201 mg, 41%) as a white solid: ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.90 (bs,1H), 10.04 (s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H),8.19 (s,1H), 7.75 (s, 2H).

c) ((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-N-methylmethanamine)

Prepared according to the procedure of Preparation 1, exceptsubstituting (1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbaldehyde) for the1-propyl-naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde. The title compound (176 mg, 60%)was obtained as an off-white oil: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.13 (s,1H), 7.49 (bs, 2H), 7.14 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

(E)-N-((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

According to the procedure of Example 1 (a), except substituting((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-N-methylmethanamine) for themethyl-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)amine, and substituting(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride for the(E)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride. Purification by preparative HPLC(water/acetonitrile/0.05% TFA mixture) gave the title compound((E)-N-((1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide)(143 mg, 37%) as a white solid and a mixture of amide rotomers: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (m, 1H), 8.36 (m, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s,1H), 7.59-7.21 (m, 4H), 7.12-7.08 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.72 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.86(m, 5H), 2.55-2.49 (m, 2H); ESI MS m/z 362 [C₂₀H₁₉N₅O₂+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 341 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(2-oxo-4-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride a) ethyl2-(((2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)methyl)(phenyl)amino)acetate

To a solution of phenyl glycine ethyl ester (4.94 g, 27.6 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (11.42 g, 82.7 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (300 mL) under argon wasadded 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridin-2-amine hydrobromide (9.52 g, 27.6mmol). The mixture was stirred for 12 h at 40° C. Water (500 mL) wasadded and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×500 mL).Combined organic layers were washed with water (2×400 mL) and brine (400mL), dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to a brown oil.Purification by column chromatography (silica gel, gradient elution of30% ethyl acetate/hexanes to 80% ethyl acetate/hexanes) gave ethyl2-(((2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)methyl)(phenyl)amino)acetate (3.41 g,34%) as a yellow solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.89-7.88 (m, 1H),7.36-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.11 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.64 (m, 1H), 6.47-6.44 (m,2H), 6.09 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.29 (m, 4H), 4.12 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.19 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

b) 7-bromo-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2(3H)-one

Ethyl 2-(((2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)methyl)(phenyl)amino)acetate(3.29 g, 9.0 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous DMSO (105 mL) under Argon.NaH (361 mg of 60% dispersion in oil, 9.00 mmol) was added and thereaction was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. Water (200 mL) wasadded and the mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (4×100 mL). Combinedorganic layers were washed with water (200 mL) and brine (100 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford7-bromo-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2(3H)-one(2.95 g, 99%) as an orange solid: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.08 (s,1H), 8.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.12 (m, 2H),6.82-6.80 (m, 2H), 6.71-6.66 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.47 (s, 2H).

((E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(2-oxo-4-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride)

A solution of7-bromo-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-2(3H)-one(415 mg, 1.31 mmol),N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide (473 mg, 2.06mmol) and DIPEA (0.45 mL, 2.58 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (3.0 mL) andpropionitrile (9.0 mL) was prepared in a pressure flask. Argon wasbubbled into the mixture with stirring for 30 min. Next P(o-tol)₃ (79.4mg, 0.261 mmol) and Pd(OAc)₂ (29.3 mg, 0.131 mmol) were added to themixture and argon was bubbled into the reaction for an additional 5 min.The reaction was then sealed and was left to stir for 12 h at 110° C.The reaction was then allowed to cool to room temperature and wasfiltered through celite. The filter cake was washed with EtOAc (100 mL)and the filtrate was washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give a brown oil. Purification bypreparative HPLC (water/acetonitrile/0.05% TFA mixture) gave the desiredproduct as a yellow solid which was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (6.0 mL). To themixture was added HCl (142 μl of 1M solution in ether, 0.142 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred for 5 minutes and then concentrated under highvacuum to give the title compound((E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(2-oxo-4-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride) (41.2 mg, 6.0%) as a yellow solid and a mixture of amiderotomers: ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.10 (s, 1H), 8.44-8.40 (m, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.7.16-7.10 (m, 2H),6.82-6.79 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.63 (m, 1H), 5.00-4.80 (m, 4H), 4.49 (s, 2H),3.19-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H); ESI MS m/z 467 [C₂₈H₂₆N₄O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 342 Preparation of(E)-3-((6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide

EDC (438 mg, 1.1 mmol) was added to a solution ofN-methyl-(3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine (170 mg, 0.9 mmol),(E)-3-(6-aminopyrid-3-yl)acrylic acid hydrochloride (176 mg, 1.0 mmol),HOBT.H₂O (130 mg, 0.9 mmol) and DIPEA (0.58 mL, 2.7 mmol) in dry DMF (5mL). After stirring overnight, water was added. The precipitate thatformed was washed with ethyl acetate and dried to afford the titlecompound (65 mg, 23%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.75-0.54 (rotamers,s, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.40 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.97 (m, 2H),6.47-6.41 (m, 2H), 5.01-4.85 (rotamers, s, 2H), 4.72 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s,3H); MS (ESI): m/e 321.3 (C₁₉H₂₀N₄O+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 343 Preparation of (E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

EDC (149 mg, 1.3 mmol) was added to a solution ofN-methyl(3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine (110 mg, 1.0 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (220 mg, 1.1 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (81 mg, 1.0 mmol) and DIPEA(0.43 mL, 3.0 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (12 mg, 4%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s,1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (m, 2H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 7.11 (m, 1H),4.90-4.79 (rotamers, s, 2H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.60 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H);MS (ESI): mile 377.2 (C₂₁H₂₀N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 344 Preparation of(E)-N-((3,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrlyamidea) ethyl 3,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

A suspension of 1-o-tolylhydrazine (3.8 g, 30.9 mmol) in ethanol waswarmed to 50° C. A solution of α-ketobutyric acid (3.16 g, 30.9 mmol) inethanol was added and the mixture stirred at rt overnight. Hydrogenchloride was bubbled through the solution for 30 min and the mixtureheated at reflux for 2 h then evaporated in vacuo. The crude reactionwas chromatographed over silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane(5%) to afford the title compound (1.84 g, 27%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.44(t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

b) (3,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

A solution of ethyl 3,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (1.84 g, 8.4mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added to an ice-cooled solution of 1.0 M LAH inTHF (17.8 mL 17.8 mmol) and stirred overnight. The reaction was quenchedwith ethyl acetate (5 mL) and 15% aqueous sodium hydroxide (5 mL),filtered through celite and evaporated in vacuo. The crude reaction waschromatographed over silica gel eluting with methanol/dichloromethane(1%) to afford the title compound (440 mg, 30%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d,J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.11 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.28(s, 3H), 1.26 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

c) 3,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

A mixture of (3,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (440 mg, 2.5 mmol) andmanganese dioxide (1.09 g, 12.5 mmol) in dichloromethane (15 mL) wasstirred overnight at rt. The mixture was filtered and evaporated. Thecrude was chromatographed over silica gel eluting with ethylacetate/hexane (5% and 7.5%) to afford the title compound (200 mg, 46%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.00 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H),2.45 (s, 3H).

d) (3,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine

Methylamine (0.43 mL, 3.4 mmol) was added to a solution of3,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde (200 mg, 1.1 mmol) in methanol (5mL) and stirred for 5 h. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and sodiumborohydride (40.7 mg, 1.1 mmol) added slowly. The mixture was warmed tort and stirred overnight. Water (3 mL) was added slowly at 0° C. andevaporated to a paste. Water was added and the mixture extracted withdichloromethane. The organic phase was washed with water, dried andevaporated to afford the title compound (120 mg, 57%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.94 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.27(s, 3H).

(E)-N-((3,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

EDC (157 mg, 0.8 mmol) was added to a solution of(3,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine (120 mg, 0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4,dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (177 mg, 0.7 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (85 mg, 0.6 mmol) and DIPEA(0.45 mL, 2.5 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried (14 mg, 6%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H),10.60-10.52 (rotamers, s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (m, 2H), 4.90-4.77(rotamers, s, 2H), 4.68 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s, 2H), 2.84 (s, 1H), 2.44 (s,3H), 2.21 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 391.1 (C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 345(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (250 mg, 1.3 mmol) was added to a solution of(3,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine (174 mg, 1.0 mmol),(E)-3-(2-methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (369 mg, 1.1 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (136 mg, 1.0 mmol) and DIPEA(0.72 mL, 4.0 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (3 mg, 0.7%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.65(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.0 (m, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 3.01 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 389.2(C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 346 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) N-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

EDC (7.7 g, 40.3 mmol) was added to a solution of indole-2-carboxylicacid (5 g, 13.1 mmol), methylamine, 33% in ethanol (5.6 mL, 15.5 mmol),HOBT (4.1 g, 13.1 mmol) and DIPEA (2.1 mL, 12.4 mmol) in THF, anhydrous(45 mL) and stirred overnight. The crude mixture was evaporated in vacuoand chromatographed over silica eluting with methanol/dichloromethane(0-2%) to afford the title compound (3.51 g, 66%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.53 (s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 2.79 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 3H)

b) 3-formyl-N-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

Oxalyl chloride (2.6 mL, 30 mmol) was added drop-wise to an ice-cooledsolution of dimethylformamide (34 mL) and dichloromethane (90 mL), thenN-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (3.51 g, 20 mmol) was added and themixture stirred at rt for 1 h. Water was added and the resultingprecipitate filtered, washed with water and diethyl ether. The productwas dried to afford the title compound (2.03 g, 50%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.58 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 7.66 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.10 (m, 2H), 2.73 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 3H).

c) N-methyl-3-vinyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

n-Butyllithium (2.5M in hexanes) (48.6 mL, 121.7 mmol) was addeddropwise to an ice-cooled solution of methyl triphenylphosphoniumbromide(43.5 g, 121.7 mmol) in THF (500 mL). The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h then at rt for 2 h. 3-Formyl-N-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide(1.96 g, 9.7 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added and the mixture stirred atrt for 2 h. The solvent was evaporated and the residue dissolved inethyl acetate and washed twice with water. The organic phase was driedover magnesium bromide and evaporated in vacuo. The crude mixture waschromatographed over silica gel eluting with 40% ethyl acetate inhexanes to afford the title compound (730 mg (38%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.48 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=18 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (d, J=18.4 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 2.81(s, 3H).

d) 3-ethyl-N-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide

A mixture of N-methyl-3-vinyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (1.1 g, 5.4 mmol)and 10% Pd/C (55 mg) in ethyl acetate (150 mL) was stirred for 3 h underan atmosphere of hydrogen. The mixture was filtered through celite andevaporated to afford the title compound (970 mg 90%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.01 (q,J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.81 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

e) N-methyl(3-vinyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine

A solution of N-methyl-3-vinyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (740 mg, 3.7mmol) in dioxane was added slowly to an ice-cooled solution of lithiumaluminium hydride (2.1 g, 55.5 mmol) in dioxane (100 mL). The mixturewas stirred at reflux overnight. Excess lithium aluminium hydride wasquenched with 15% NaOH (10 mL) and the mixture separated. The aqueousphase was washed twice with ethyl acetate and the combined organicphases dried to afford the title compound (430 mg 61%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),7.09-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.04-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.54 (d, J=16 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (d,J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

f) (3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine

A solution of 3-ethyl-N-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (970 mg, 4.80mmol) in dioxane was added slowly to an ice-cooled solution of lithiumaluminium hydride (273 mg, 72 mmol) in dioxane (10 mL). The mixture wasstirred at reflux overnight. Excess lithium aluminium hydride wasquenched with 15% NaOH (2 mL) and the mixture separated. The aqueousphase was washed twice with ethyl acetate and the combined organicphases dried to afford the title compound (550 mg, 61%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.59 (s, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.00 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 2H), 2.66(q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.14 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Preparation of(E)-N-((3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (83 mg, 0.4 mmol) was added to a solution of(3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (62.7 mg, 0.3 mmol),(E)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (240 mg, 0.8 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (101 mg, 0.7 mmol) and DIPEA(0.58 mL, 2.7 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (77.8 mg, 67%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61-10.59 (rotamers, s, 2H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H),7.51-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.30 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95(t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.90-4.75 (rotamers, s, 3H), 3.29 (m,2H), 3.08-2.91 (m, 4H), 1.13 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 389.2(C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 347 Preparation of(E)-N-((3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

EDC (116 mg, 0.6 mmol) was added to a solution of(3-ethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (87 mg, 0.46 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (123.65 mg, 1.05 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (62 mg, 0.46 mmol) andDIPEA (0.33 mL, 1.8 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight,water was added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethylacetate and dried to afford the title compound (76.2 mg, 42%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.46 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.90-4.74 (rotamers, s, 2H), 4.68 (s, 3H),3.08 (m, 2H), 1.13 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 391.1(C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 348 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)-N-((3-vinyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide

EDC (73 mg, 0.3 mmol) was added to a solution ofN-methyl(3-vinyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine (54.7 mg, 0.29 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (79 mg, 0.3 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (39 mg, 0.29 mmol) and DIPEA(0.21 mL, 1.1 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (26 mg, 23%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H), 11.20-11.05 (rotamers, s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H),7.87 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.07-6.98 (m, 2H), 5.62 (d, J=17.9 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 1H),5.03 (s, 2H), 4.68 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 2H); MS (ESI): m/e 389.1(C₂₂H₂₀N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 349 Preparation of(E)-N-((1,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamidea) 1,3-dimethyl-H indole

Sodium hydride (600 mg, 16.6 mmol) was added to a solution of3-methylindole (2 g, 15.2 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). The mixture was stirredfor 30 min and iodomethane was added in one portion. The mixture wascooled in an icebath and left to warm to rt overnight. The mixture wasevaporated and the residue dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solution waswashed with water and brine, dried over magnesium sulfate andevaporated. The crude reaction was chromatographed over silica geleluting with hexane and ethyl acetate/hexane (20 and 50%) to afford thetitle compound (1.3 g, 59%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.46 (d, J=8 Hz,1H), 7.34 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 7.00(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H)

b) 1,3-dimethyl-1H indole-2-carbaldehyde

Phosphorous oxychloride (0.0.93 mL, 9.7 mmol) was added dropwise withstirring to DMF (5 mL) at 10° C. over 20 min. 1,3-dimethyl-1H indole(1.3 g mg, 8.9 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added slowly with stirring andthe mixture was heated for 3 h at 98-100° C. Excess concentrated aqueoussolution of sodium acetate was added. The mixture was stirred for 30 minat 28° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate, dried and evaporated. Thecrude mixture was chromatographed over silica gel eluting withhexane/ether to afford the title compound (1.5 g, 97%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.15 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.42 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 2.60(s, 3H)

c) (1,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine

Methylamine (0.53 mL, 13.1 mmol) was added to a solution of1,3-dimethyl-1H indole-2-carbaldehyde (760 mg, 4.3 mmol) in methanol (15mL) and stirred for 5 h. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and sodiumborohydride (159 mg, 4.3 mmol) added slowly. The mixture was warmed tort and stirred overnight. Water (3 mL) was added slowly at 0° C. andevaporated to a paste. Water was added and the mixture extracted withdichloromethane. The organic phase was washed with water, dried andevaporated to afford the title compound (690 mg, 85%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.44 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.27(s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H).

EDC (132.5 mg, 0.6 mmol) was added to a solution of(1,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (100 mg, 0.5 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4,dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (143 mg, 0.55 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (72 mg, 0.5 mmol)) and DIPEA(0.38 mL, 2.1 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (144 mg, 74%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.51 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.60-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.38 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.14 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.11 (s, 2H), 5.01-4.98 (rotamers, s, 2H),4.77 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 391.2(C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 350(E)-N-((1,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide

A solution of N-((1,3-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methylacrylamide(92 mg, 0.3 mmol) and DIPEA (0.16 mL, 0.9 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was purgedwith argon for 10 min. Pd(OAc)₂ (6 mg, 0.03 mmol) and P(o-Tol)₃ (18 mg,0.06 mmol) were added and the mixture was purged with argon and heatedto 100° C. The crude mixture was filtered and water was added. Theprecipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate and dried toafford the title compound (144 mg, 74%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.06-9.95 (rotamers, s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.50(t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (m, 3H), 7.12 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.03 (t, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.35 (m, 2H), 4.90-4.80 (rotamers, s, 2H), 4.80 (s, 2H),4.50 (s, 3H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e480.2 (C₂₉H₂₉N₅O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 351 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamidea) Ethyl 3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

A solution of sodium nitrite (2.3 g, 34 mmol) was added dropwise to amixture of trifluoromethyl aniline (3.85 mL, 31 mmol), HCl (7.5 mL) andwater (15 mL) at −5° C. After the addition, the mixture was stirred at0° C. for 15 min and brought to pH 3-4 by addition of sodium acetate. Ina separate flask, a solution of ethyl α-ethylacetoacetate (5 mL, 31mmol) in ethanol (25 mL) at 0° C. was treated with a solution ofpotassium hydroxide (1.74 g, 31 mmol) in water (10 mL) followed byaddition of ice. The diazonium salt was immediately added to thisalkaline solution. The mixture was adjusted to pH 5-6 by adding sodiumacetate and stirred at 0° C. for 3 h. The solution was kept overnight at4° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried overmagnesium sulfate and most of the solvent removed. The crude mixture wasadded dropwise to a solution of ethanolic HCl (25 mL) at 78° C. andstirred for 2 h at 78° C. The mixture was evaporated and chromatographedover silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (3%) to afford thetitle compound (2.26 g, 26%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.92 (s, 1H),7.79 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),4.41 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H)

b) (3-Methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

A solution of ethyl 3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(2.2 g, 8.1 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added to an ice cooled solution of1M LAH in THF (16.2 mL, 16.2 mmol) and stirred overnight. The reactionwas quenched with ethyl acetate and sodium hydroxide, filtered throughcelite and evaporated to afford the title compound (1.03 g, 57%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.74 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=7.3Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 2.26 (s, 3H)

c) 3-Methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

A mixture of (3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (1.03g, 4.4 mmol) and manganese (IV) oxide (1.95 g, 22.4 mmol) indichloromethane (15 mL) was stirred overnight. The mixture was filteredthrough celite and evaporated to afford the title compound (510 mg,51%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 2.65 (s,3H)

d) N-methyl(3-methyl-7-trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine

Methylamine (0.28 mL, 6.7 mmol) was added to a solution of3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde (510 mg, 2.2 mmol)in methanol (5 mL) and stirred for 5 h. The mixture was cooled to 0° C.and sodium borohydride (83 mg, 2.2 mmol) added slowly. The mixture waswarmed to rt and stirred overnight. Water (3 mL) was added slowly at 0°C. and evaporated to a paste. Water was added and the mixture extractedwith dichloromethane. The organic phase was washed with water, dried andevaporated to afford the title compound (310 mg, 58%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),7.11 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H).

EDC (160 mg, 0.78 mmol) was added to a solution ofN-methyl(3-methyl-7-trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine (155 mg,0.6 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4,dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (180 mg, 0.7 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (86 mg, 0.6 mmol) and DIPEA(0.46 mL, 2.5 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (72 mg, 27%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H), 11.10-10.89 (rotamers, s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H),7.80 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.20 (m, 2H), 5.05-4.81 (rotamers, s, 2H), 4.68 (s,2H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 445.1 (C₂₂H₁₉F₃N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 352(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (159 mg, 0.78 mmol) was added to a solution ofN-methyl(3-methyl-7-trifluoromethyl)-1H-indol-2-yl)methanamine (155 mg,0.6 mmol), (E)-3-(2-methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (172 mg, 0.67 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (86 mg, 0.6 mmol) andDIPEA (0.46 mL, 2.5 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight,water was added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethylacetate and dried to afford the title compound (157 mg, 60%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05-10.90 (rotamers, s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.37(s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.40 (m, 2H),7.17-7.13 (m, 2H), 5.05-4.82 (rotamers, s, 2H), 3.10 (s, 2H), 2.84 (s,3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 443.1 (C₂₃H₂₁F₃N₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 353 Preparation of(E)-N-((7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamidea) Ethyl 7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

A solution of sodium nitrite (6.24 g, 90.64 mmol) was added dropwise toa mixture of 2-ethyl aniline (10.2 mL, 82.4 mmol), conc.HCl (20 mL) andwater (30 mL) at −5° C. After the addition, the mixture was stirred at0° C. for 15 min and brought to pH 34 by addition of sodium acetate. Ina separate flask, a solution of ethyl α-ethylacetoacetate (14.6 mL,90.64 mmol) in ethanol (50 mL) at 0° C. was treated with a solution ofpotassium hydroxide (5.08 g, 90.64 mmol) in water (20 mL) followed byaddition of ice. The diazonium salt was immediately added to thisalkaline solution. The mixture was adjusted to pH 5-6 by adding sodiumacetate and stirred at 0° C. for 3 h. The solution was kept overnight at4° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried overmagnesium sulfate and most of the solvent removed. The crude mixture wasadded dropwise to a solution of ethanolic HCl (50 mL) at 78° C. andstirred for 2 h at 78° C. The mixture was evaporated and chromatographedover silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (3%) to afford thetitle compound (2.2 g, 11%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.52 (s, 1H),7.48 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),4.38 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H)

b) (7-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

A solution of ethyl 7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (2.2 g, 9.5mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added to an ice cooled solution of 1M LAH inTHF (19 mL, 19.0 mmol) and stirred overnight. The reaction was quenchedwith ethyl acetate and sodium hydroxide, filtered through celite andevaporated to afford the title compound (1.6 g, 100%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.45 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (m, 2H), 4.80 (s,2H), 2.83 (q, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.34 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 3H)

c) 7-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde

A mixture of (7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanol (1.6 g, 9.1 mmol)and manganese (IV) oxide (3.97 g, 45.7 mmol) in dichloromethane (15 mL)was stirred overnight. The mixture was filtered through celite andevaporated to afford the title compound (1.1 mg, 65%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 10.02 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 2.83 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (s,3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H)

d) (7-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine

Methylamine (0.7 mL, 17.6 mmol) was added to a solution of7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde (1.1 mg, 5.8 mmol) in methanol(5 mL) and stirred for 5 h. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and sodiumborohydride (218 mg, 5.8 mmol) added slowly. The mixture was warmed tort and stirred overnight. Water (3 mL) was added slowly at 0° C. andevaporated to a paste. Water was added and the mixture extracted withdichloromethane. The organic phase was washed with water, dried andevaporated to afford the title compound (826 mg, 75%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.96 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (s, 2H), 2.79 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (s,3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H)

(E)-N-((7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylamide

EDC (147 mg, 0.7 mmol) was added to a solution of(7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine (108.7 mg, 0.5 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4,dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (151 mg, 0.6 mmol), HOBT.H₂O (73 mg, 0.5 mmol) and DIPEA(0.39 mL, 2.1 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (25 mg, 0.001%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.34 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 6.80 (d, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.88 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s,3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 405.2 (C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 354(E)-N-((7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (138 mg, 0.7 mmol) was added to a solution of(7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine (112.2 mg, 0.5 mmol),(E)-3-(2-methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (155 mg, 0.6 mmol) HOBT.H₂O (75 mg, 0.5 mmol) and DIPEA(0.4 mL, 2.2 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After stirring overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (90 mg, 44.7%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.50 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H),8.09 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.5 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (m, 2H), 5.05-4.85 (rotamers, s, 2H), 3.22 (m, 2H),3.15 (s, 3H), 2.88 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.70 (m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.30(t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI): m/e 419 (C₂₄H₂₆N₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 355 a) Ethyl 5-bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

A solution of NaNO₂ (1.52 g, 22 mmol) in water (4 mL) was added to avigorously stirred mixture of 4-bromo-3-methylaniline (3.72 g, 20 mmol)at −5° C. After 30 min stirring, the solution was adjusted to pH 5 withNaOAc (1.40 g). A cold solution of ethyl 2-ethyl-3-oxobutanoate (4.0 g,22 mmol) and KOH (1.36 g, 22 mmol) in EtOH (16 mL) were added followedby crushed ice (30 g). NaOAc was added if necessary to adjust the pH to5. The mixture was stirred for 5 h at 0° C. then kept at thistemperature overnight. The solution was extracted with EtOAc, washedwith brine, dried and evaporated to 8 mL. This solution was added to asolution of HCl (25 mL, 7M in EtOH). It was further refluxed for 3 h.Upon cooling in an ice bath, water (200 mL) was added slowly. Theprecipitate was filtered, washed with water and dried to afford 5.36 g(91%) as a 1:1 mixture of the title compound and its ethyl5-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate isomer. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃), 6, mix 8.66 and 8.54 (2s, br, 1H), 7.83 and 7.23 (2s, 2×0.5H),7.42 and 7.05 (2d, J=8.7 Hz, 2×0.5H), 4.41 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.81,2.79, 2.53 and 2.49 (4s, 4×1.5H), 1.42 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

b) 5-Bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid

A 1:1 isomeric mixture of ethyl5-bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate and5-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (5.36 g, 18.1 mmol) wasdissolved in EtOH (20 mL) and KOH (3.6 g, 54 mmol). The mixture wasrefluxed for 3 h and gave 4.67 g (99%) of a 1:1 isomeric mixture of thecorresponding acids. The mixture was acidified and the precipitate thatformed was filtered and dried at 120° C. to afford the title compound(4.39 g, 90.6%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 6, mix 12.96 (s, 1H), 11.50and 11.40 (2s, 2×0.5H), 7.85 and 7.33 (2s, 2×0.5H), 7.34 and 7.16 (2d,J=8.7 Hz, 2×0.5H), 2.76, 2.73, 2.49 and 2.47 (4s, 4×1.5H).

c) 5-Bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole

A 1:1 mixture of 5-bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid and5-bromo-3,4-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (4.39 g, 16.4 mmol) inquinoline (10 mL) with copper powder (250 mg) was stirred at 240° C. for3 h to give the corresponding mixture of the decarboxylated products.Upon cooling, ether (200 mL) was added and the mixture acidified with 5NHCl. The layers were separated, the organics were washed with brine,dried and evaporated. Chromatography (silica, 15% CH₂Cl₂ in hexane) andcrystallization from a CH₂Cl₂/hexane mixture afforded the title compound(1.35 g 37%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)

7.74 (s, 1H), 7.21 (is, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

d) 3,6-Dimethyl-1H-indole-5-carbaldehyde

tert-Butyl lithium (16.7 mL, 28.3 mmol, 1.7 M in pentanes) was added toa dry ether (20 mL) solution of 5-bromo-3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole (1.27 g,5.67 mmol) at −78° C. under Argon. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for30 min then cooled to −78° C. DMF (18 mL) was added and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 h. The reaction was quenched with cold, saturatedNH₄Cl solution at −78° C. The mixture was diluted with ether and hexane,washed with brine, dried and evaporated. Crystallization from aCH₂Cl₂/hexane mixture afforded the title compound (810 mg 82%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃)

10.29 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, br, 1H), 7.15 (Is, 1H), 6.97 (s,1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H).

e) 3,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-5-yl)-N-methylmethanamine

Methylamine (2.4 mL, 19 mmol, 33% in EtOH) was added to a MeOH (10 mL)solution of 3,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-5-carbaldehyde (810 mg, 4.7 mmol).The mixture was stirred for 5 h at 21° C. The mixture was cooled to 0°C. and NaBH₄ (180 mg, 4.7 mmol) was added slowly. The mixture wasstirred at 21° C. for 16 h, water (1 mL) was added then it wasevaporated to a paste. This was diluted with CH₂Cl₂, washed with water,dried over K₂CO₃ and evaporated to afford the title compound (848 mg96%). (300 MHz, CDCl₃)

7.77 (s, br, 1H), 7.47 (s, br, 1H), 7.26 (is, 1H), 6.87 (s, 1H), 3.83(s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

Preparation of(E)-N-((3,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-5-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-l)acrylamide

EDC (132 mg, 0.69 mmol) was added to a solution of3,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-5-yl)-N-methylmethanamine (100 mg, 0.5 mmol),(E)-3-(2-methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (148 mg, 0.6 mmol) HOBT.H₂O (71.8 mg, 0.5 mmol) and DIPEA(0.38 mL, 2.2 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After heating overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to afford the title compound (33 mg, 17%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ, 10.70-10.60 (m, 2H), 8.32-8.22 (rotamers, s, 1H), 8.00-7.95(rotamers, s, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (m, 1H), 7.09 (m, 1H),6.98 (s, 1H), 4.89-4.72 (rotamers, s, 2H), 3.32 (m, 2H), 3.02 (m, 2H),2.84 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H); m/e 389.2 (C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₂+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 356 Preparation of(E)-N-((3,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-5-yl)methyl)-N-methyl-3-(3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-yl)acrylamide

EDC (198 mg, 1.0 mmol) was added to a solution of(7-ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-N-methanamine (150 mg, 0.8 mmol),(E)-3-(3-oxo-3,4,dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-7-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (224 mg, 0.87 mmol) HOBT.H₂O (107 mg, 0.8 mmol) and DIPEA(0.57 mL, 3.1 mmol) in dry DMF (5 mL). After heating overnight, waterwas added. The precipitate that formed was washed with ethyl acetate anddried (184 mg, 59%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ, 11.42 (s, 1H), 10, 45(s, 1H), 8.24-8.05 (rotamers, s, 1H), 7.98-7.80 (rotamers, s, 2H), 7.54(d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 7.14 (m, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 4.90-4.78(rotamers, s, 2H), 3.05 (s, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,3H); m/e 391.1 (C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 357 Preparation of(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidea) (E)-tert-butyl 3-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)acrylate

A reaction vessel was charged with 5-bromo-3-iodopyridin-2-amine (1 g,3.35 mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (0.97 mL, 6.69 mmol), and (i-Pr)₂EtN(1.75 mL, 10.01 mmol) followed by propionitrile (20 mL) and then DMF (5mL). The solution was de-oxygenated with argon for 15 minutes. Themixture was treated with Pd(OAc)₂ (75 mg, 0.34 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (204mg, 0.67 mmol) then heated to 90° C. for 16 h (overnight) then filteredthrough a pad of silica gel. The filtrate was concentrated and driedunder reduced pressure to give a dark brown residue which was subjectedto flash chromatography on silica gel using 20% ethyl acetate:hexanes to40% ethyl acetate:hexanes. The appropriate fractions were collected andconcentrated to give a yellow solid. Yield: 700 mg (70%); ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.06 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 8.03 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.61 (d,1H, J=15.0 Hz), 6.58 (s, 2H), 6.50 (d, 1H, J=15.0 Hz), 1.50 (s, 9H); ESIMS m/z 299 (100%); 301(100%)[C₁₂H₁₅N₂O₂Br+H]⁺

b) 6-bromo-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one

A solution of (E)-tert-butyl 3-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)acrylate(2.5 g, 8.35 mmol) in anhydrous methanol (50 mL) was treated with sodiummethoxide (8.5 mL of a 4.9 M solution, 41.75 mmol). The solution washeated at reflux for 2 h then cooled to room temperature. The mixturewas cooled in an ice-H₂O bath and treated with H₂O (100 mL) under rapidstirring to give a precipitate. The solid was filtered and washed withH₂O (20 mL). The filtrate was neutralized with 1 M HCl(aq) to form aprecipitate. The solid was filtered and washed with H₂O (20 mL). Thesolids were combined and dried under reduced pressure to give anoff-white solid (1.75 g, 93%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.43 (d, 1H,J=2.5 Hz), 8.06 (d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz), 7.60 (d, 1H, J=9.1 Hz), 6.44 (d, 1H,J=9.1 Hz); ESI MS m/z 225 (100%); 227(100%)[C₈H₅N₂OBr+H]⁺

c) (E)-tert-butyl 3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate

A reaction vessel was charged with 6-bromo-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one(1.5 g, 6.69 mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (4.86 mL, 33.45 mmol), and(i-Pr)₂EtN (3.5 mL, 20.07 mmol) followed by DMF (40 mL). The solutionwas de-oxygenated with argon for 20 min. The mixture was treated withPd(OAc)₂ (150 mg, 0.67 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (407 mg, 1.34 mmol) thenheated to 100° C. for 15 h (overnight). A TLC anlaysis indicated thatonly the starting arylhalide is present. At this time the mixture was ayellow suspension. To this mixture was added 20 DMSO (20 mL) and anadditional 75 mg of Pd(OAc)₂. The mixture was heated at 100° C. for 24h. After cooling, the dark mixture was filtered through celite and thefilter cake was rinsed with EtOAc (100 mL). The filtrate was extractedwith EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combined organic fractions were washed withbrine (2×100 mL), H₂O (100 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and filtered through apad of silica gel. The filtrate was concentrated to about 50 mL thentreated with about 150 mL hexanes to form a precipitate. The precipitatewas filtered to give the product as a light brown solid. Yield: 700 mg(39%); ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.36 (s, 1H), 8.83 (d, 1H, J=2.3Hz), 8.53 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=18.0Hz), 6.65 (d, 1H, J=18.0 Hz), 6.62 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 9H); ESI MS m/z 273[C₁₅H₁₆N₂O₃+H]⁺

d) (E)-3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidHydrochloride

A suspension of (E)-tert-butyl3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate (500 mg, 1.84 mmol)in CH₂Cl₂ (7 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (7 mL). Themixture became homogeneous and it was stirred at room temperature for 1h. The solution was concentrated to dryness and treated with 4M HCl indioxane (5 mL). The suspension was sonicated for 20 min, diluted withEt₂O (50 mL) and sonicated for an additional 20 min. The solid wasfiltered and dried under reduced pressure overnight. Yield: 450 mg(96.8%) ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.4 (br s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.52(s, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 7.67 (d, 1H, J=15.0 Hz), 6.67 (d, 1H,J=15.0 Hz), 6.61 (m, 1H); ESI MS m/z 217 [C₁₁H₈N₂O₃+H]⁺

(E)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)-3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide

EDC (0.18 g, 0.95 mmol) was added to a suspension of(E)-3-(7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylic acidhydrochloride (0.20 g, 0.79 mmol), HOBt (0.12 g, 0.87 mmol),Methyl-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-amine (0.15 g, 0.87 mmol) and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.8 mL, 4.74 mmol) in DMF (10 mL). The mixture was heated at40° C. overnight then diluted with H₂O (30 mL) with rapid stirring. Theresulting precipitate was filtered, washed with H₂O (20 mL) and driedunder high vacuum for 4 hours. The solid was suspended in 50%Et₂O:hexanes (20 mL), sonicated then filtered and dried under vacuumovernight. Yield: 0.13 g (44.1%) as a mixture of amide rotamers; ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.33 (s, 1H), 8.90 and 8.87 (2×s, 1H), 8.53 (s,1H), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 7.65-7.25 (m, 6H), 6.63 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz),5.04 and 4.83 (2×s, 2H), 3.23 and 2.96 (2×s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H); ESI MSm/z 374 [C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₃+H]⁺

EXAMPLE 358 Preparation of(E)-3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide6-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one

A mixture of activated Zn (1.0 g, 15 mmol) and ethyl2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate (1.24 mL, 6.4 mmol) in THF (8 mL) were addedtogether at 0° C. and stirred for 6 h while warming to room temperature.To this mixture a dropwise solution of5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)pyridin-2-amine in THF (5 mL) was added viacanula and the reaction mixture was stirred for a further 19 h at rt.The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (25 mL) and washed withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over magnesiumsulphate, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude yellow solid product wastriturated with diethyl ether and filtered to obtain the white solidproduct. Yield 158 mg (49%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 2.81 (s, 2H), 1.04 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 255,257 [C₁₀H₁₁N₂OBr+H]⁺

(E)-tert-butyl-3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate

A suspension of6-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-2(1H)-one (434 mg, 1,7mmol), tert-butyl acrylate (1.23 mL, 8.5 mmol) and (i-Pr)₂EtN (0.9 mL,5.1 mmol) in DMF (25 mL) was de-oxygenated with Ar for 30 min. Themixture was treated with Pd(OAc)₂ (38 mg, 0.17 mmol) and P(o-tol)₃ (103mg, 0.34 mmol) then heated to 110° C. for 22 h. The hot mixture wasfiltered through a pad of celite and washed with ethyl acetate (50 mL).The filtrate was diluted with H₂O (100 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (2×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water,then brine, dried over magnesium sulphate, and concentrated in vacuo.The resulting brown solid was then triturated with a diethyl etherfollowed by filtration to yield the white solid product. Yield 178 mg(35%); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.68 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s,1H), 7.52 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 2.80 (s, 2H),1.49 (s, 9H), 1.09 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 303 [C₁₇H₂₂N₂O₃+H]⁺

(E)-3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride

A solution of (E)-tert-butyl3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylate(165 mg, 0.55 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was treated with TFA (10 mL).After stirring at room temperature for 2 h, the solution wasconcentrated in vacuo. The resulting crude product was treated withanhydrous HCl in dioxane (4 mL, 4.0 M) and sonicated for 15 min. Theoff-white solid product was then isolated by filtration and dried undervacuum. Yield: 152 mg (quant); ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.71 (s,1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (d,J=16.1 Hz, 1H), 2.81 (s, 2H), 1.09 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 247[C₁₃H₁₄N₃O₄+H]⁺

(E)-3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide

EDC (102 mg, 0.53 mmol) was added to a suspension of(E)-3-(6,6-dimethyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylicacid hydrochloride (125 mg, 0.44 mmol), HOBt (66 mg, 0.49 mmol),N-methyl(3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanamine (92 mg, 0.49 mmol) and(i-Pr)₂EtN (0.37 mL, 2.2 mmol) in DMF (5 mL). The mixture was allowed tostir for 23 h at 40° C. The mixture was cooled to room temperature anddiluted with water (20 mL) at 0° C. to yield a brown precipitate, whichwas collected by suction filtration. The solid was then triturated withdiethyl ether to obtain an off-white solid product. Yield: 137 mg (81%);¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H),7.59-7.19 (m, 6H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.81 (s, 2H), 2.28 (s,3H),1.09 (s, 6H); ESI MS m/z 404 [C₂₄H₂₅N₃O₃+H]⁺.

EXAMPLE 359 a) (S)-ethyl 2-(3-cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)propanoate

A solution of 2-chloro-3-cyanopyridine (2 g, 14.4 mmol), L-alanine ethylester hydrochloride (3.3 g, 21.6 mmol), sodium carbonate (5.9 g, 43mmol) in pyridine (1.75 mL) and DMF (20 mL) was heated to 125° C. for 36h. The reaction was quenched with water and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×15 mL). The product was purified using column chromatography (10%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to yield a pale yellow solid (720 mg, 23%): ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.26 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (m, 1H), 6.67-6.64 (m,1H), 4.77-4.74 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.19 (m, 2H), 1.54 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H),1.30-1.26 (m, 3H).

b) (S)-2-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one

To a solution of (S)-ethyl 2-(3-cyanopyridin-2-ylamino)propanoate (720mg, 3.28 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) and sodium methoxide (3.28 mmol) isadded a pinch of Raney nickel and the reaction was stirred underhydrogen for 6 h. Once the reaction was complete, 1 eq of HCl was addedand the solution filtered through celite, and washed with methanol. Thesolution was concentrated and re-solvated in ethyl acetate (10 mL) andwashed with water (20 mL), the organic layers were combined, dried oversodium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was purified by preparativeHPLC to yield a white solid (136 mg, 23%): ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ7.87 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 6.60-6.57 (m, 1H), 4.99 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H),4.12-4.10 (m, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H), 1.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

c)(S)-7-bromo-2-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one

Bromine (43 ul, 0.84 mmol) was added drop wise to a solution of(S)-2-methyl-1,2,4,5-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-3-one (136 mg,0.77 mmol) in acetic acid (10 mL). The reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 h. The reaction was quenched with sat. NaHCO₃ (10 mL)and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×15 mL), dried over sodium sulfateand concentrated to give the title compound (140 mg, 71%): ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 7.20 (b, 1H), 5.95 (bs, 1H),4.97-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.79 (m, 1H), 1.47 (d, J=6.4Hz, 3H).

(S,E)-N-methyl-3-(2-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-((3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamidetrifluoroacetic acid salt

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl7-bromo-3-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4(5H)-carboxylate(70 mg, 0.27 mmol), tri(o-tolyl)phosphine (17 mg, 0.056 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (105 uL, 0.56 mmol),N-methyl-N-((3-methyl-3a,7a-dihydrobenzofuran-2-yl)methyl)acrylamide(125 mg, 0.55 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added palladium acetate (7 mg,0.027 mmol) and the reaction heated to 90° C. overnight. The reactionwas cooled to room temperature and passed through a pad of celite. Thefilter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (10 mL). The reaction waswashed with water (10 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×15 mL),dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was thenre-dissolved in methylene chloride (5 mL) and cooled to 0° C.Trifluoroacetic acid (1 mL) was added and reaction stirred at roomtemperature for 1 h. The solution was concentrated and purified usingpreparative HPLC to yield a yellow solid (88 mg, 57%) as the TFA salt:¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.29-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.42(m, 3H), 7.30-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.96-4.90 (m, 3H), 4.78 (s, 1H), 3.98 (m,1H), 3.16 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 1.26 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI) m/e 405 (C₂₃H₂₄N₄O₃+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 360

Combination Studies of Compound G and Commercial Antibodies

Checkerboard experiments were performed and analyzed according tostandard procedures as outlined below.

As shown in FIG. 6, no antagonism was found with any of the combinationstested. Gentamicin and linezolid showed a synergistic effect withcompound G against the S. aureus strains tested, and all otherantibiotics showed an additive effect.

No antagonism was found for any of the compound G combinations shown inFIG. 7. In all cases where FabI does not exist in the test species orthe commercial antibiotic had no activity (MIC>32 μg/ml) against a drugresistant strain, no change in MICs of the active component of thecombination was observed (FIC<2). In cases where both compounds wereactive against the tested strain, the effect was highly additive (FICvalues of 0.6-1). These results indicate that for all major pathogenicspecies tested compound G did not show antagonism against antibioticsactive against these strains, and commercial antibiotics did not showany antagonism against compound G activities.

Combination time-kill studies were performed as follows. Bacterialinocula were prepared as for MIC determination according to CLSIguidelines. Log phase cells (˜10⁶ CFU/ml) were inoculated into 24 wellplates and incubated with the indicated concentrations of compound G andcommercial antibiotics for 24 hours at 35° C. At indicated time pointssamples were removed for determination of viable CFU counts. Results areplotted as log CFU/ml vs. time.

S. pneumoniae 22425, a penicillin and macrolide resistant clinicalisolate, was tested with compound G and gatifloxacin (FIG. 8). Since S.pneumoniae does not posses the FabI target, compound G showed noactivity against S. pneumoniae at both 0.03 μg/ml and 1 μg/ml.Gatifloxacin alone showed expected bactericidal activity of −3.5 logreduction in CFU at 24 hours. Addition of compound G at the above 2concentrations had no effect on either the kill kinetics or kill extentof gatifloxacin, and the resulting time-kill curves were superimposablewith the control curves. Similar results were obtained with compound Gwas tested in combination with azithromycin and cefuroxime. Theseresults show that compound G has no effect on the bactericidal activityof gatifloxacin, azithromycin or cefuroxime against S. pneumoniae.

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Equivalents

While specific embodiments of the subject invention have been discussed,the above specification is illustrative and not restrictive. Manyvariations of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in theart upon review of this specification. The full scope of the inventionshould be determined by reference to the claims, along with their fullscope of equivalents, and the specification, along with such variations.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities ofingredients, reaction conditions, and so forth used in the specificationand claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances bythe term “about.” Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, thenumerical parameters set forth in this specification and attached claimsare approximations that may vary depending upon the desired propertiessought to be obtained by the present invention.

1. A composition comprising an antibacterial agent and an anti-infectiveagent wherein said antibacterial agent substantially inhibits Fab I. 2.The composition of claim 1, wherein a fractional inhibitoryconcentration for the combination of said antibacterial agent andanti-infective agent is less than or equal to 4 as calculated againstantibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.
 3. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 1, wherein said fractional inhibitory concentrationis less than or equal to
 2. 4. The composition of claim 2, wherein saidbacteria is Staphylococcus.
 5. The composition of claim 3, wherein saidantibacterial agent inhibits FabI with a MIC of less than about 64μg/ml.
 6. The composition of claim 1 wherein the ratio of antibacterialagent to anti-infective agent is about 0.01:100 to about 100:0.01. 7.The composition of claim 1 further comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier or excipient.
 8. The composition of claim 1 whereinsaid anti-infective agent is an antibiotic.
 9. The composition of claim8, wherein said anti-infective agent does not substantially inhibit FabI.
 10. The composition of claim 8, wherein said antibiotic is selectedfrom one or more of the group consisting of cephalosporins, quinolones,fluoroquinolones, penicillins, penicillins and beta lactamaseinhibitors, carbepenems, monobactams, macrolides, lincosamines,glycopeptides, rifampin, oxazolidonones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides,streptogramins, or sulfonamides.
 11. The composition of claim 8, whereinsaid antibiotic is a cephalosporin.
 12. A composition comprising acompound and at least one other anti-infective agent, wherein thecompound is represented by formula I:

wherein, independently for each occurrence, L is alkyl, alkenyl, orcycloalkyl which may be substituted with one or more R₁; A is a bicyclicheteroaryl ring of 8-12 atoms or a tricyclic ring of 12-16 atoms,wherein the heteroaryl rings contain 1-4 heteroatoms selected from N, S,and O, and wherein the heteroaryl rings are optionally substituted withone or more groups selected from C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR″, SR″, CN,N(R″)₂, CH₂N(R″)₂, NO₂, CF₃, CO₂R″, CON(R″)₂, COR″, NR″C(O)R″, F, Cl,Br, I and —S(O)_(r)CF₃, wherein R″ is H, alkyl or alkaryl; R₁ is H,alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or alkaryl; R₂ is

wherein, independently for each occurrence, B is C(R₁)₂ or C═O; E is Oor S; D is C(R₁)₂, NR₁, or C═O providing that the two Ds are different;G is O or NR₁; J is CH₂, CH₂CH₂, or O; M is CR₁ or N; U is O, H₂, orCH₂; X is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, CH₂OH, OR₁, SR₁, CN, N(R₁)₂, CH2N(R₁)₂, NO₂,CF₃, CO₂R₁, CON(R₁)₂, COR₁, NR₁C(O)R₁, F, Cl, Br, I or —S(O)_(r)CF₃; Zis independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R₁)₂, NHC(O)R₁,NHCH₂C(O)R₁ or NHC(O)CH═CHR₁; r is 0, 1, or 2; R₆ is C(O)OR₁; R₁ is aspreviously defined; R₃ is alkyl or cycloalkyl; and b is an integer from0-4; a is an integer from 0-4; and Y₁ is

wherein, R₄ is a water solubilizing group; R₅ is H, alkyl, orcycloalkyl; and n is an integer from 0 to 4; or wherein the compound isrepresented by formula II:

wherein, independently for each occurrence: A is a bicyclic or tricyclicheteroaryl ring system of 8-12 atoms, wherein said bicyclic or tricyclicheteroaryl ring system contains 1-4 heteroatoms selected from N, S, andO; R₂ is alkyl or cycloalkyl; R₃ is one of the following:

R₄ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl; R₅ is CH₂ when the bond to which it is attachedis a double bond; or R₅ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl when the bond to which it isattached is a single bond; R₇ each independently is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, —C₀₋₆alkyl-Ar, —(CH₂)₁₋₃N(R′)₂, or —(CH₂)₁₋₃O(R′); R₈ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl; R₁₀is C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′

indicates that one of two designated bonds is a double bond and theother a single bond; Y is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′; X is H, C₁₋₄alkyl, CH₂OH, OR′, SR′, CN, N(R′)₂, CH2N(R′)₂, NO₂, CF₃, CO₂R′,CON(R′)₂, COR′, NR′C(O)R′, F, Cl, Br, I or —S(O)_(r)CF₃; M is CH₂,—CH₂—CH₂—, or O; L is CH₂ or C(O); E is O or NR′; R′ is independentlyfor each occurrence H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Het or —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar;and r is 0, 1 or 2; or wherein the compound is represented by formulaIII:

wherein X₁ is

A is a bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system of 8-12 atoms,wherein said bicyclic or tricyclic heteroaryl ring system contains 1-4heteroatoms selected from N, S, and O; R₂ is alkyl or cycloalkyl; R₃ isone of the following:

R₄ is H or C₋₄ alkyl; R₇ each independently is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, —C₀₋₆alkyl-Ar, —(CH₂)₁₋₃N(R′)₂, or —(CH₂)₁₋₃O(R′); R₈ is H or C₁₋₄ alkyl; R₁₀is C₁₋₄ alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′

indicates that one of two designated bonds is a double bond and theother a single bond; Y is independently for each occurrence H, C₁₋₄alkyl, N(R′)₂, NHC(O)R′, NHCH₂C(O)R′ or NHC(O)CH═CHR′; X is H, C₁₋₄alkyl, CH₂OH, OR′, SR′, CN, N(R′)₂, CH₂N(R′)₂, NO₂, CF₃, CO₂R′,CON(R′)₂, COR′, NR′C(O)R′, F, Cl, Br, I or —S(O)_(r)CF₃; M is CH₂,—CH₂—CH₂—, or O; L is CH₂ or C(O); E is O or NR′; R′ is independentlyfor each occurrence H, C₁₋₆ alkyl —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Het or —C₀₋₆ alkyl-Ar; R₁is a water solubilizing group; n is an integer in the range 0 to 4; r is0, 1 or 2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 13. Thecomposition of claim 12, wherein the composition has a fractionalinhibitory concentration for the combination of said compound andanti-infective agent is less than or equal to 4 as calculated againstantibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.
 14. The composition of claim 1or 12, wherein the at least one other anti-infective agent is selectedfrom the following classes: cephalosporins, quinolones,fluoroquinolones, penicillins, penicillins and beta lactamaseinhibitors, carbepenems, monobactams, macrolides, lincosamines,glycopeptides, rifampin, oxazolidonones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides,streptogramins, or sulfonamides.
 15. The composition of claim 12,wherein L in formula I is a C₂ alkenyl.
 16. The composition of claim 12,wherein L in formula I is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein B is C═O.
 17. The composition of claim 12, wherein L in formulaI is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is


18. The compositon of claim 12, wherein L in formula I is a C₂ alkenyland R₂ is

wherein R₁ is H.
 19. The composition of claim 12, wherein L in formula Iis a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein R₁ is H and the D adjacent to B is NR₁.
 20. The composition ofclaim 12, wherein L in formula I is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is

wherein Z is N(R₁)₂.
 21. The composition of claim 12, wherein L informula I is a C₂ alkenyl and R₂ is


22. The compostion of claim 12, wherein A in formula I is a 6 memberedmonocyclic aryl.
 23. The composition of claim 12, wherein A in formula Iis a 10 membered bicyclic aryl.
 24. The composition of claim 12, whereinA in formula I is a 12 membered tricyclic aryl.
 25. The composition ofclaim 12, wherein A in formula I is an 8 membered bicyclic heteroaryl.26. The composition of claim 12, wherein A in formula I is a 9 memberedbicyclic heteroaryl.
 27. The compositon of claim 12, wherein A informula I comprises at least 1 heteroatom.
 28. The composition of claim12, wherein A in formula I comprises at least 2 heteroatoms.
 29. Thecomposition of claim 12, wherein A in formula I comprises at least 1nitrogen atom.
 30. The composition of claim 12, wherein A in formula Icomprises at least 1 oxygen atom.
 31. The composition of claim 12,wherein A in formula I comprises at least 1 sulfur atom.
 32. Thecomposition of claim 12, wherein A in formula I comprises at least 2sulfur atoms.
 33. The composition of claim 12, wherein the compound isselected from the following:(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-propyl-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-(4-Methanesulfonyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-(4-Isopropyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methylbenzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Indan-5ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-[2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N′-(2,4,5-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-phenanthren-9-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride; (E)-N-(4-Methoxy-naphthalen-1ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,5-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-4-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,6-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,4,5-trimethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-3-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Biphenyl-2-ylmethyl-methyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Biphenyl-3-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-napthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-6ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-quinolin-5ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-isopropoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,3-Dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4,5-Dimethyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-quinolin-5-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-benzyl-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-(7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)aceticacid ethyl ester hydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Methoxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;I-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(S)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(1-naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-(3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Chloro-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-benzyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[4-(4-Methoxy-benzyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-{4-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(S)-(+)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(R)-(−)-(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(10-oxo-2,3,4,9,10,10^(a)-hexahydro-1H-3^(a),8,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulen-6-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4-Chloro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{4-[3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)propyl]-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[4-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(1,7-Dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(5-Fluoro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(5-Chloro-3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(1,7-dimethyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamide;(E)-7-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-carbamoyl]-vinyl}-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepine-4-carboxylicacid benzyl ester;(E)-3-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-oxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl)acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]ethyl}pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-benzyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-naphthalen-2-ylmethyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(3,4-dimethyl-thieno[2,3-b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(3-methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-Amino-5-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-[6-(2,5-Dioxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)succinamide;(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide;(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-morpholin-4-yl-4-oxo-butyramide;(E)-1-Methyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[6-(2-pyridin-4-yl-acetylamino)pyridin-3-yl]acrylamide;(E)-1-Acetyl-piperidine-4-carboxylic acid(5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)amide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2,3-dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamide;(E)-N-(4-Acetylamino-benzyl)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamide;(E)-3-[3-(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-(6-{2-[Methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)aceticacid; Sodium(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate;Sodium(E)-(6-{2-[methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-{3-[2-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-oxo-ethyl]-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-2-Amino-5-{2-[methyl-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-N-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)nicotinamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(5-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}pyridin-2-yl)-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-butyramide;(E)-N-(2,3-Diethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Methoxy-2-propoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride; (E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-3-[3(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(3-Chloro-2-ethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(4-Fluoro-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-N-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-2-ylmethyl-acrylamide;(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-propoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-isopropoxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-3-(6-amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-(1H-Indol-5-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-(1H-Indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methylindol-7-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-(1H-Indol-6-ylmethyl)-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-3-(6-Amino-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methyl-benzofuran-3-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-N-methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-1H-inden-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylamidehydrochloride;(E)-3-(6-{2-[Methyl-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)carbamoyl]vinyl}-2-oxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)propionicacid ethyl ester;(E)-3-(6-amino-5-cyano-pyridin-3-yl)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-acrylamidehydrochloroide; or(E)-N-methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido-[2,3-b]pyrazin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Acenaphthen-5-ylmethyl-N-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acrylamide;(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzo[b]thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-3-[3-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-acrylamide;or(E)-N-Methyl-N-(3-methyl-benzofuran-2-ylmethyl)-3-(7-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,8]naphthyridin-3-yl)-acrylamide.34. The composition of claim 12, wherein the compound inhibits FabI witha K_(i) of about 5 μM or less, about 1 μM or less, about 100 nM or less,about 10 nM or less, or about 1 nM or less.
 35. The composition of claim12, wherein the compound inhibits FabI with an IC₅₀ of about 30 μM orless, about 1 μM or less, about 100 nM or less, or about 10 nM or less.36. The composition of claim 12 wherein the compound inhibits FabI withan MIC of about 32 μg/mL or less, about 16 μg/mL or less, or about 8μg/mL or less, about 4 μg/mL or less, about 2 μg/mL or less, about 1μg/mL or less, about 0.5 μg/mL or less, about 0.25 μg/mL or less, orabout 0.125 μg/mL or less.
 37. A method for treating a bacterialinfection potentially caused by a drug resistant bacteria in a patientcomprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment acomposition comprising an antibacterial agent that substantiallyinhibits Fab I and at least one additional anti-infective agent.
 38. Themethod of claim 37 wherein said treatment is carried out for 1 to 60days.
 39. The method of claim 37, wherein said bacterial infection is acondition selected from the group consisting of endocarditis,osteomylelitis, meningitis, skin infections, pneumonias, bacteremias,intra-abdominal infections, genitourinary tract infections, abscesses,and necrotizing infections.
 40. The method of claim 37, wherein theantibacterial agent inhibits the Fab I activity of a microbe with aK_(i) at least 1 order of magnitude lower than the K_(i) for inhibitingenoyl CoA hydratase of a mammal.
 41. The method of claim 40, wherein themammal is a human.
 42. A kit comprising the pharmaceutical compositionof claim 7 and instructions for use thereof.